WhatsApp's long-awaited arrival on iPad promises a smoother and more integrated messaging experience.
WhatsApp Expands to Apple iPad with Feature-Rich App
WhatsApp, the popular messaging service, has extended its reach to Apple iPad users, finally offering a native app for the large-screen devices. The long-awaited app brings several unique features that enhance the user experience compared to other devices.
The new WhatsApp for iPad supports group calls with up to 32 participants, screen sharing, and multiple iPadOS features such as Stage Manager, Split View, and Slide Over. These tools allow users to browse the web or use other apps during calls, making multitasking more convenient. However, it's important to note that Stage Manager is only available on select iPad models.
In addition to these capabilities, the iPad app offers various camera features, enabling the use of both front and rear cameras during video calls. iPad-specific camera effects like Center Stage, reactions, Studio lights, and Portrait blur are also available.
WhatsApp for iPad retains the same privacy and encryption features found on other platforms, including chat lock. The messaging service's cross-platform and multi-operating system support make it one of the most popular messaging platforms in the industry, and the iPad's inclusion fits well with this trend.
While the WhatsApp web client has been available for some time, the iPad app offers a more comprehensive and integrated experience, especially with its multitasking and camera features. Unlike the web version, the iPad app provides complete voice and video call functionality. Compared to the smartphone version, the iPad app offers more screen space and multitasking capabilities, making it ideal for larger displays. On the other hand, while WhatsApp for Mac also supports multi-device syncing, it lacks some of the iPad-specific camera features and multitasking capabilities.
Users can download WhatsApp for iPad from the App Store. The app is available on iPadOS, and it supports Stage Manager on specific iPad models, including iPad Pro with M4, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd gen and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st gen and later), and iPad Air (5th gen and later). The app also works with Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil accessories.
In their announcement blog post, WhatsApp stated that the new capability is one of their biggest requests. The app provides a more comprehensive and integrated experience, setting it apart from other devices, especially with its multitasking and camera features. Users can now enjoy a more seamless and feature-rich messaging experience on their iPad devices.
[1] https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212734[3] https://whatsapp.com/business/features[4] https://www.apple.com/ipad/features-specs/
- With the new WhatsApp for iPad, users can now enjoy a more comprehensive smart-home-devices experience, as they can use it in tandem with other apps during calls, thanks to features like Stage Manager, Split View, and Slide Over.
- The feature-rich WhatsApp app for iPad offers a wide range of gadgets for enhanced video calls, including Center Stage, reactions, Studio lights, Portrait blur, and camera support for both front and rear cameras, setting it apart from other devices.
