Arrr, mateys! Word be spreadin' that WhatsApp be finally ready to set sail wit' its iPad App, after a dreadfully long, long wait!
2023-09-20
Arr, hear ye, me hearties! WhatsApp be tryin' its hand at testin' a version o' the app fer them fancy iPads. 'Tis a sight fer sore eyes, but a tad tardy, if ye ask me!
WhatsApp users may finally get their wish as beta testers have had a sneak peek at an iPadOS app version of the popular instant messaging app. Screenshots from WABetaInfo show that the app will have the same features as the phone version, just adapted for the larger iPad screen. Users will be able to connect their accounts using the QR-scanning feature and will have a list of contacts on the left and their current chat on the right, similar to WhatsApp Web.It is surprising that it has taken so long for WhatsApp to release an app for iPad considering its popularity and the presence of other Facebook-owned apps like Messenger and Instagram on the platform. The Instagram app for iPad is simply a zoomed-out version of the smartphone app, and there is still no iPad version of the Threads app. With WhatsApp being one of the most popular apps globally, the release of an iPad app is exciting and will likely be a big hit for Meta if it passes the beta stage. Additionally, as Meta continues to focus on WhatsApp Business and introduce features like WhatsApp channels, it would be foolish not to bring the app to other devices.
Overall, the release of a WhatsApp app for iPad will be eagerly anticipated by users and is a logical step for Meta to expand its app offerings. Hopefully, the beta testing goes smoothly, and we can expect the iPadOS app to be available very soon.