iPad users now gain access to WhatsApp - advanced messaging app introduced
WhatsApp's Arrival on iPad: A User's Guide
Meta's latest release offers an official WhatsApp app for iPads, bringing the messaging giant to the tablet platform. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install and utilize this native app, along with an overview of its new features compared to the smartphone version.
Prerequisites and Download
- Confirm that your iPad is running iPadOS 15.1 or a later version.
- Navigate to the App Store on your tablet.
- Search for "WhatsApp Messenger" and download the app.
Setting Up and Linking
- Launch the app on your iPad, tap "Continue."
- On your smartphone (iPhone or Android), open WhatsApp.
- Navigate to "Settings," then "Linked Devices," and choose "Link a Device."
- Scan the QR code showing on your iPad's screen.
- When asked, enable notifications for WhatsApp on your iPad.
Syncing and Notifications
Unlike WhatsApp Web, the iPad version syncs all your chats, media, and settings automatically with your smartphone, offering a native app experience. You can manage notifications directly on your iPad without relying on your phone.
Multitasking and Windowing Features
The iPad app offers a tablet-optimized layout, supporting multitasking and taking advantage of iPad windowing features. Features such as Split View, Slide Over, and Stage Manager allow users to run multiple apps simultaneously or multitask with ease.
It's essential to select the official (native) WhatsApp app from the App Store, as there are many unofficial alternatives. Users can log out from their iPad and log in again with another device as needed.
For optimal performance and an up-to-date feature set, ensure your iPadOS is updated regularly. Some niche or advanced features may be added in future updates.
The Commission, in its pursuit of safety and wellbeing, has also proposed a directive for a legislative act on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation in the context of the growing prevalence of smart-home devices, gadgets, and technology like the iPad, which now houses an official WhatsApp application. This move intends to safeguard all individuals handling such devices in their homes and workplaces.
