For a long time, iPad users have struggled to use WhatsApp on their devices due to the lack of a dedicated app. Earlier this year, the head of WhatsApp, Will Cathcart, mentioned that the platform already has the technology that supports WhatsApp for iPad. It was then speculated that a dedicated version of the app would be released for iPad users, but that didn’t happen. Now, WhatsApp Update Tracker WABetaInfo suggests that WhatsApp for iPad will be released with Multi-Device 2.0.
The post shared a screenshot of WhatsApp for iPad via its Twitter ID, saying that “Multi-device 2.0 will allow people to link an additional mobile phone or tablet (WhatsApp for iPad / Android tablet) to the same WhatsApp account in the future “. As you can see in the screenshot, WhatsApp for iPad has an interface similar to WhatsApp for iPhone. Also, since support for a dedicated version of WhatsApp for iPad could come with Multi-device 2.0, more details on the next generation of multi-device usage should be out soon.
“The underlying technology is there,” says the WhatsApp official
In January, Cathcart explained that the underlying technology needed to create a WhatsApp app for iPad already exists. In a conversation with The Verge, the head of WhatsApp said that the platform has worked extensively on technology to support various devices. He also mentioned that WhatsApp web and desktop applications already have support for various devices. This technology would be very important for the application to work independently on the iPad.
In related news, WhatsApp will no longer support iPhones running iOS 10 and iOS 11. The instant messaging platform will do so, as the newer features it will launch may not work on iOS 10 and iOS 11 devices. change will take place from October 24, 2022, as mentioned in the report. Those using iPhones with iOS 12 or higher will still be able to use WhatsApp with all the new features, including message feedback and more.
The change in compatible operating systems has been confirmed by WhatsApp, as the official publication of frequently asked questions mentions that iOS 12 is the recommended version of iOS to run WhatsApp. Over time, instant messaging platforms tend to upgrade their software, increasing the resources needed to run optimally. This is why WhatsApp or any other messaging platform or application is no longer compatible with an earlier version of operating systems.