The WhatsApp development team has taken another step toward enhancing the messenger experience on Apple tablets. According to WABetaInfo, an interface for audio and video calls has been discovered in the latest test version of WhatsApp Web. Until now, communication outside the main app was limited to text messages and media files. With this update, the web version is becoming more functional and user-friendly.
The new call interface has already appeared for some users, though it is still in test mode and not yet operational. Nonetheless, this signals WhatsApp’s intention to provide more complete functionality even without a dedicated iPad app. We’ll keep you updated as the testing progresses and new features become more widely available.
If you’re interested in trying this feature as soon as it becomes accessible, you can join the beta testing program. Simply open the web version of WhatsApp, go to “Settings,” select “Help,” and enable the “Join beta testing” option. This gives users early access to experimental updates, including the new calling interface.
Long-Awaited Functionality for iPad Users
For more than 15 years, WhatsApp has existed primarily as a mobile application for smartphones. However, a fully functional app for the iPad has never been released. iPad owners have had to rely on the browser-based web version or unofficial third-party apps that essentially mirror the web interface.
The introduction of audio and video call support, even in a limited test format, may be particularly welcome for iPad users, notes NIXsolutions. It brings the web version of the messenger closer to the functionality of the mobile app and provides a more seamless communication experience.
While a full-fledged WhatsApp application for iPad remains in development, these updates suggest that progress is being made. We’ll keep you updated as more integrations become available and as WhatsApp continues to expand its platform support.