iPad Users Gain Access to WhatsApp: Application Now Available
Official WhatsApp App Debuts for iPads: here's how to use it
WhatsApp, the leading messaging app launched in 2009, has finally released an official app for iPads. Following the introduction of WhatsApp Web in 2015 and the ability to link multiple devices in 2021, this latest update marks another milestone for the communication platform. Here's how to set up and utilize the new iPad app.
Setting up WhatsApp on iPad
When downloading the app from the App Store, ensure you choose the official (native) app to avoid any issues. Install and tap "Continue." Open WhatsApp on your smartphone, navigate to "Linked Devices," and then "Add Device." Scan the code displayed on the iPad, and accept the link.
Synchronization and Chatting
The app will synchronize once both devices have the app open. After that, you can send messages from your iPad without requiring your smartphone to be online.
Multitasking Features on iPad
WhatsApp for iPads offers features similar to the smartphone version, with some additions tailored to the iPad's multitasking capabilities. The most notable features include:
- Split View: Run WhatsApp alongside another app, such as Safari, for a seamless browsing or planning experience.
- Slide Over: Open WhatsApp in a floating window that can be accessed quickly from the side of the screen, even while using another app.
- Stage Manager: On compatible iPad models, manage multiple windows and apps simultaneously, with flexible resizing and overlapping options.
Additional Features and Compatibility
- WhatsApp on iPad provides all the functionality available on the smartphone app, including video and voice calls, screen sharing, communities, status updates, and channels.
- It also boasts privacy and security features similar to the smartphone app, such as end-to-end encryption and chat lock for shared devices.
- The app supports Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil for a more efficient typing and navigation experience.
With these additional features, WhatsApp on iPad offers a more versatile, productive, and streamlined communication experience compared to the smartphone app, harnessing the multitasking capabilities unique to the iPad.
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