For those wondering, WhatsApp differs from Apple’s Messages app because it’s a cross-platform messaging service — it works equally as well on iPhone and Android devices.
This makes WhatsApp a better option for communicating with a large group of people or between businesses. It is also the preferred messaging app when traveling, as Apple’s Messages isn’t as ubiquitously used outside the US.
When using WhatsApp on the iPad, it promises to work mostly the same as on your iPhone. You can make video and audio calls with up to 32 people, share your screen, and use both front and back cameras. But it also promises to take advantage of the iPad’s larger screen real estate.
In the company’s blog post, it states that WhatsApp for iPad takes advantage of iPadOS’s multitasking features, including Split View, Slide Over and Stage Manager, which allows you to view multiple apps at once. This makes it easy to participate in a video call while browsing the web simultaneously.
