Overview

• Released May 28, 2025, WhatsApp’s iPad edition functions as a linked device that extends a user’s existing smartphone account.
• Initial setup requires an active WhatsApp account on iPhone or Android, iPadOS 16 or later and a one-time QR code pairing.
• The redesigned two-pane interface supports Split View, Slide Over and Stage Manager to boost productivity on iPad.
• Most core features from the iPhone version—including text chats, voice and video calls, file sharing, Status updates and reactions—are fully available.
• Once paired, the app continues to deliver synced messages without the smartphone remaining online.