WhatsApp launches the long-awaited iPad app

WhatsApp is officially available on iPads, Meta announced Tuesday. With the new iPad app, you can make video and audio calls with up to 32 people, share your screen, and use both the front and rear cameras. Previously, if you wanted to use WhatsApp on your iPad, you had to use the web version in your browser.

The company says users can take advantage of iPados multitasking features such as Stage Manager, Split View and Slide. These features allow users to view multiple apps at once, send messages while browsing the web, and provide options for searching for group trips during call. On mobile, when you do this kind of thing, you need to switch away from WhatsApp.

The new iPad app also works with the Magic Keyboard and the Apple Pencil, says WhatsApp.

This new app allows users to sync everything through their iPhone, Mac and other devices. Personal messages, calls and media will continue to be protected with WhatsApp end-to-end encryption.

The launch of a dedicated iPad app is no complete surprise as X (formerly Twitter) teased the news yesterday on Meta’s WhatsApp account. With a subtle tweet.

One of the other apps in Meta is Instagram. Reportedly, I’m working on an iPad The same goes for the app.

The dedicated iPad app is now You can download it In the app store.