Apple’s iPads lack the native app version of the popular instant messenger WhatsApp. Users had to access the Meta-owned platform using the web version on the tablet. Meanwhile, android tablets already had support for the native WhatsApp app. However, the long wait for a native app is finally coming to an end now for iPad users. WhatsApp for iPad is currently in development as per WABetainfo. Read on to know all the details below. 

WhatsApp for iPad is finally coming

WhatsApp announced the native app for Mac last month. The WhatsApp for iPad beta version has been spotted in TestFlight. As per WABetainfo, users need to be a part of the WhatsApp Beta program on iOS to access the iPad version. The beta version number for iOS is 23.19.1.71. 

The publication has also shared a screenshot of the native WhatsApp for iPad interface. It has the same split-screen design as the Windows and Mac apps. However, there are a few differences between the native apps on Mac and iPad. The chat, settings, calls, and status tools are at the bottom left toolbar. 

To set up WhatsApp on iPad, users need WhatsApp Beta installed on both iPhone and iPad. They need to open WhatsApp on iPhone, select link a device and scan the QR code displayed on the iPad by opening the instant messenger there. Once the linking process is done, users can use WhatsApp on iPad without needing their iPhone to be connected to the internet. 

The WhatsApp for iPad works similar to companion mode meaning users can also link their Android devices to the Apple tablet. WhatsApp will sync the chats across all devices. WABetainfo adds that WhatsApp’s iPad version has limited functionality just like the native Mac app. Users can’t share live location or post status updates but these are expected to be available in the future. 

Currently, there is no word when the stable rollout of WhatsApp for iPad will be released.

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