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When will I be able to download WhatsApp on iPad?

when will the iPad be compatible with WhatsApp

iPad mini 6, iPadOS 16

Posted on May 1, 2023 9:34 PM

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Posted on May 2, 2023 2:09 AM

The WhatApp developers have not released an App compatible with iPad - the App being currently limited to iPhone. Whether or not an App compatible with iPad will ever be released is known only to the third-party App Developer.


Whilst the App is not available for iPad - you should be able to access the service from your iPad using a web browser:

https://web.whatsapp.com/

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May 2, 2023 2:09 AM in response to Zevi1

The WhatApp developers have not released an App compatible with iPad - the App being currently limited to iPhone. Whether or not an App compatible with iPad will ever be released is known only to the third-party App Developer.


Whilst the App is not available for iPad - you should be able to access the service from your iPad using a web browser:

https://web.whatsapp.com/

May 3, 2023 10:35 AM in response to Zevi1

Safari for iPad can be used in two modes, Desktop and Mobile.


It’s easy to switch between modes if a website isn’t functioning correctly or requires a specific mode. From the desired web-page, touch the aA icon at the left of the Address Bar; this will reveal a menu. From the menu select Website Settings, then select (or deselect) Request Desktop Website, then tap Done. Now refresh the webpage.


The chosen setting will be saved for the selected website - and can be simply reversed if needed.


Many online services accessed from a browser will automatically terminate a connection to ensure security. If the WhatsApp service limits the session time, you will always be constrained by the imposed limit.


When will I be able to download WhatsApp on iPad?

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