Apple ecosystem users have long dreamed of official WhatsApp support for iPad tablets. The new product is already available for download in the App Store. In this article, we will consider the main features of the app.
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Application development history
For a long time, iPad users were unable to install the official application on their tablet, although Android users did not have such problems. Over the past year, WhatsApp has been actively testing and refining the application for iPadOS to present the world with a convenient, modern application.
The developers closely monitored the feedback from beta testers to ultimately get the most convenient and responsive application for iPad. WhatsApp paid special attention to the application’s performance, minimized bugs, and adapted it for large screens.
How to install and configure the application
To install the application from the App Store, your iPad must have an operating system version no lower than iPadOS 15.1.
After installing the application, you should scan the QR code using your main phone on Android or iOS. Then the synchronization stage of devices will begin; at this time, both of your devices must have access to the Internet, otherwise the synchronization of data and contacts will not occur. Once synchronization is complete, you can use your iPad even if your phone is turned off.
Useful functions of the new product
The iPad application includes all the main functions available to Android and iOS users. Users can easily make audio and video calls with up to 32 people. The application supports both сameras of the tablet, as well as the ability to share the screen.
The devices specified in the note for installation support the multitasking function “Stage Manager”. For all iPad tablets, the Split View and Slide Over functions are available. The application supports the iPad keyboard and even the Apple Pencil. Users will be able to communicate in the app, surf the web, or write down the results of the meeting in their favorite editor.
On iPadOS, the security of the application is at the level of other platforms. All messages, conversations, and media files are protected by tight encryption, and the “Close Chat” function is also supported if you use the iPad with someone else. You will always be easily connected without losing access to data, thanks to stable data synchronization between your devices on any supported platform.
Conclusion
WhatsApp is excited to develop the iPad app and is ready to respond to your comments and suggestions. Feel free to leave feedback on the app page. Download the app from the App Store today.
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