Leaked screenshots show that the Meta-owned messaging platform, WhatsApp, is working on a WhatsApp version dedicated to iPads after fans had asked long before and it looks like their prayers are finally being answered.
When WhatsApp was first developed, it was specifically designed for use on smartphones. This focus was likely due to the widespread popularity and usage of smartphones compared to tablets.
This focus on smartphones has led to a user interface and functionality that is optimized for smaller screens and mobile use. Adapting this for the iPad would require significant changes to the app’s design and functionality, which is a reason for the delay in developing an iPad version.
The new iPad version is designed to work in companionship with your smartphone WhatsApp, identical to the desktop version. So you’ll have to link a device by scanning a QR code. You can even use WhatsApp on your iPad independently, without having your phone online.
Fortunately, messages sync from your iPad to your phone whether it’s an iPhone or an Android handset. The move comes after WhatsApp recently launched an app for Mac users as well.
For the moment, the app is still being tested in its beta phase by experts. WhatsApp hasn’t given any indication when – or if – it’ll release the app to the general public. But this latest development suggests an iPad version is surely on the horizon.
Source: Ghana/ Max TV/ Max FM/ Max.com.gh/ Princess Sandra Richardson
