Apple users were anxiously awaiting the official announcement, then arrived from account X: the much coveted native version of WhatsApp For iPad it is finally available to everyone and ready for free download.
It was necessary to wait 14 years from the date of debut on the market of the first Apple tablet, and even then WhatsApp was available for mobile phones, before they could have a program dedicated to 100% to iPad and not simply adapted. The famous instant messaging app has already been loaded on the Apple Store, and makes available to users the functions already known for iPhone with the plus of some specifications for iPados. There is a single requirement to be respected, as regards the owners of the Apple tablets, or the installation on the device of a version of the operating system at least equal to 15.1.
As mentioned, the user can have the same functions that are already known for smartphones, obviously starting from messaging: it is therefore possible to make calls and group video calls up to 32 participantsas well as share the screen and use the front camera as well as the rear of the device. Sharing the screen therefore allows you to exploit the application not only for personal purposes but also to carry out work meetings and presentations remotely.
In addition to the alignment with the options already known for iPhone, WhatsApp for iPad obviously supports the native features of the device, such as Stage Manager, Split View and Slide Over: it will be possible to operate in multitaskingkeeping the messaging app open together with other programs, such as Safari in case you browse you at the same time on the net or YouTube if you are watching a video on the platform. This in particular is a huge step forward compared to the non -native versions of WhatsApp, such as that browser or the desktop version for Mac, much more limited. The app is also compatible with Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil.
But surprises for iPad owners may not be finished here. The items become increasingly insistent and report a test phase already in progress to finally carry out also Instagram in a native version.
It should not be an imminent release, and we continue to keep the maximum reserve without leaving any official clues, but alongside WhatsApp it has always been one of the most popular requests by the owners of the Apple tablets.