WhatsApp Launches First Dedicated iPad App with Full Multitasking and Calling Features

After years of anticipation, WhatsApp has finally rolled out a dedicated iPad app, allowing users to enjoy the platform’s messaging capabilities natively on Apple’s tablet. Available now for download via the App Store, this new version is built to take advantage of iPadOS’s multitasking tools such as Stage Manager, Split View, and Slide Over, marking a major step forward in cross-device compatibility for the platform. 

Previously, iPad users had to rely on WhatsApp Web or third-party solutions to access their chats on the tablet. These alternatives lacked several core functionalities and offered limited support for features like voice and video calls. With this release, users can now sync messages across devices, initiate calls, and send media from their iPad with the same ease and security offered on the iPhone app. 

In its official blog post, WhatsApp highlighted how the new app enhances productivity and communication. Users can, for instance, participate in group calls while researching online or send messages during video meetings — all within the multitasking-friendly iPad interface. The app also supports accessories like Apple’s Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil, further streamlining the messaging experience.

The absence of an iPad-specific version until now had often puzzled users, especially given WhatsApp’s massive global user base and Meta’s (formerly Facebook) ownership since 2014. 

Although the iPhone version has long d

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