WhatsApp may feature encrypted messaging, but its affiliation with Facebook means you'll still need to be vigilant about privacy given the latter's spotty record when it comes to safeguarding its users' personal data. Other new features included animated stickers, as WhatsApp faces stepped-up competition from rival apps such as iOS's built-in Messages app. Recent additions have included a dark mode, and WhatsApp also is planning to add a true multi-device mode, as evidenced by a new in-progress feature discovered in the beta version of the app. WhatsApp is always getting new features via updates, so it's important to keep your version of WhatsApp updated. It's also worth learning how to use WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Desktop so you can make use of the service on more devices. Consult our guide on how to use WhatsApp, which includes tips on getting started and overviews of all the features such as messaging, group chats, voice calls and more. Once you've got WhatsApp installed, getting setup is a fairly straightforward process. Instead, you'll need to access WhatsApp through a browser on Apple's tablet, and even then, you'll still need to link your iPad to an iPhone to use the app. There's no dedicated version of WhatsApp for the iPad. WhatsApp for Mac and Windows: (opens in new tab).WhatsApp for iOS and iPhone: iOS App Store (opens in new tab).WhatsApp for Android: Google Play (opens in new tab).

(You'll need to have WhatsApp on your phone to also use the desktop version, though.)

But you're not limited to an Android phone or iPhone to use WhatsApp - the company also makes a version for Mac and Windows PCs. WhatsApp is primarily a way to stay connected on your mobile phone, so naturally, both Google and Apple feature WhatsApp in their respective app stores.

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