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WhatsApp Launches Native iPad App After Years of User Demand

The app secures chats with end-to-end encryption across devices, leveraging iPadOS multitasking features such as Stage Manager.

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Overview

  • WhatsApp’s dedicated iPad app became available on the App Store on May 27, 2025.
  • Users can make video and audio calls with up to 32 participants, share their screen, and switch between front and rear cameras.
  • The app takes advantage of iPadOS multitasking with support for Stage Manager, Split View, and Slide Over.
  • Full compatibility with Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil enhances typing and navigation on the tablet.
  • WhatsApp’s multi-device technology keeps chats and media synced across linked devices and includes a chat lock for added privacy.