Overview

• WhatsApp’s official X account reacted with an eyes emoji to user calls for an iPad app, suggesting a public release is close.
• A native iPad version has been in Apple’s TestFlight beta for almost two years, with testers reporting a stable, polished experience.
• The forthcoming app is expected to include Companion Mode so users can run WhatsApp on an iPad independently of a connected phone.
• Design updates will deliver end-to-end encryption across chats and calls along with multitasking and media enhancements tailored to the iPad’s larger display.
• Meta is also developing a dedicated Instagram iPad app as part of its wider tablet strategy, with no release timeline confirmed.