Meta-owned WhatsApp has hinted at the possibility of launching a dedicated app for iPad users after testing it through Apple's TestFlight beta programme for nearly two years.
Official WhatsApp responses with 'eyes' emoji on user posts have reignited speculation about an imminent iPad app launch, although there is no official announcement or release date yet.
Currently, iPad users can access WhatsApp only through WhatsApp Web, but the demand for a native iPad app experience is growing. Early users in the beta programme have reported a stable and well-optimized experience.
The absence of a dedicated iPad app has been a long-standing gap in WhatsApp's ecosystem, but the ongoing beta testing suggests a public rollout could be on the horizon.