Meta to Launch Instagram iPad App This Year

Meta is actively developing and internally testing a native Instagram app for the iPad, with a release expected later this year if there are no unforeseen delays. Previously, iPad users relied on a scaled-up iPhone app or the web version due to Meta's technical and resource constraints, but recent advancements have addressed image quality and layout issues. The move follows Meta's successful launch of WhatsApp for iPad and responds to rising user demand and competition from platforms like TikTok. Meta has not confirmed plans for a Threads app on iPad. The introduction of Instagram is seen as a key expansion of Meta’s support for iPad, likely boosting its global user base and improving the content creation experience for creators and influencers.