Overview

• WhatsApp rolled out its iPad app on May 27 2025, making the full-featured messenger available for free download in the App Store.
• The tablet version mirrors iPhone functionality, enabling video and audio calls with up to 32 participants and front/rear camera switching.
• Users can share their screen and leverage iPadOS features such as Stage Manager, Split View and Slide Over for flexible multitasking.
• The app maintains end-to-end encryption and adds privacy controls like a chat lock to protect conversations on shared devices.
• Chats and media sync seamlessly across iPhone, Mac and iPad through Apple’s device integration, and Meta is reportedly eyeing an Instagram iPad app next.