# WhatsApp for iPad No Longer Requires an iPhone WhatsApp iPad app now allows registration without a phone - **Source:** [Macworld](https://brifing.si/source/5c5245ce-d063-40e0-bd54-48b60cbc761f) - **Published:** 2026-07-23 - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/606b2678-b2b2-416d-89ee-6b6345e06bdc ## A New Era for WhatsApp on iPad After 15 years without an official iPad app, WhatsApp addressed this gap last year. However, setup still required a smartphone. This changed with Meta's latest update. ## No Phone Needed Anymore Meta announced a new feature for WhatsApp's iPad version. Users can now create a WhatsApp account directly on their iPad without needing a smartphone. ## User Requests Fulfilled Meta listened to iPad users' requests for account creation without phone linkage. The new update fulfills this demand, enhancing user experience. ## Innovations for CarPlay WhatsApp is also introducing new features for CarPlay. Songs from Apple Music can now be shared on WhatsApp status. ## PDF Editing Feature Meta added the ability to open and edit PDF files in WhatsApp's web and desktop versions. This provides significant convenience for users. ## New Features Rolled Out Meta announced that new features are now available. Users who haven't seen them yet can expect them to be accessible soon. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.macworld.com/article/3197776/whatsapp-for-ipad-no-longer-requires-an-iphone-for-setup.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._