Since yesterday, those who own an iPad will be able to download the new version of WhatsApp developed precisely for the tablets produced by Apple. This is the first app in the history of WhatsApp for iPad. In addition to allowing the exchange of messages, it is also possible to use it for video calls with multiple users.
Better late than never. After 15 years from the birth of WhatsAppMeta has finally released the First official version of the messaging app for iPad. The First model of iPad arrived in 2010The WHATSAPP launch was in 2009. Until now It has never been possible to send messages or make calls Through WhatsApp from brand tablets Apple.
The launch of the new app, arrived yesterday, May 27, on the iPad app store, took place almost completely surprisingly. If it weren’t for A little detailreported by HD Blog: a few hours before the launch in fact theOfficial Account on X (Fu Twitter) By WhatsApp replied to a post by an ordinary user who had sarcasticly asked for a version of the appropriate app for iPad: not a real answer, but the eyes of the eyes that look surprised.
To celebrate the newcomer, today WhatsApp has also changed the official bio of his X account, updating it in “Sent by iPad”or “sent by iPad”, a clear ironic reference to the novelty.
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The new WhatsApp app for iPad
“Following the great request – We read on the official WhatsApp blog – We are excited to announce that WhatsApp is now available on iPad“In essence, there will be the same functions available on the iPhone app but on A larger screen: from iPad you can therefore access your WhatsApp account through the function “Connected device” simply using your smartphone, just as you do when We connect to WhatsApp Web from computer.
In this way, therefore, it will be possible to use the iPad just as if it were an iPhone: the new app allows you to send messages, make calls video or audioeven more people at the same time (up to a maximum of 32 participants). In fact, the app has access to both the internal and external camera and also allows screen sharing.
What are the new functions
Basically, it is always the WhatsApp, but integrated with The functionality of the Apple operating system. Second destination, the new app was designed by thinking about Multitasking use by usersthrough the functions of iPados such as Stage Manager, Split View and Slide Over. The new app can also be used with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil.
Obviously, just as happens when using WhatsApp Web, the device synchronizes with the main account, or the messages we send or receive on iPad automatically also appear on the iPhone. As for the privacystandards of all time are guaranteed through the end-to-end encryptionbeyond an additional function, the Chat padlockwhich allows you to have closed conversations and sheltered from prying eyes, even if we should lend the tablet to others.
