Snapchat joins the rare social networks that offer a native version for iPad!
The lack of compatibility of many popular apps with the iPad is a constant criticism from developers. But as iPadOS continues to evolve and the demand for apps continues to grow, this reality has started to change. So, after more than a decade of waiting, Snapchat, the popular social media app, has finally released a native version for iPad.
Since its launch in 2011, Snapchat has become one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, but its support had been limited exclusively to iPhones
Snapchat offers a native version for iPad
Starting with this new update, Snapchat is running full screen on iPads, giving users more space to capture Snaps, view Stories, and connect with friends. “It’s still the same Snapchat you know and love, but this time on a big screen,” the company says in the release notes.
While this update is a big step forward for Snapchat, there is still room for improvement. For now, The app only works in portrait mode, which limits the experience for those who prefer to use their iPad in landscape mode
View of Snapchat features in the native iPad version
After taking the first step, Snapchat will definitely continue working on optimizations and new features for its iPad version in future updates.. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the app eventually support landscape mode and offer a more personalized interface for tablet users.
Bigger screens and artificial intelligence
The update comes as Snapchat is betting heavily on artificial intelligence. Since last year, the company has introduced several AI-powered features, such as the ability to chat with a chatbot called “My AI” to create reminders or start a countdown. Additionally, users can create custom Bitmoji avatars using AI.
Although the application is still in its early stages of development for iPad, its potential is evident and it is undoubtedly a great bet on the part of the social network, which decided to go in the opposite direction to other more popular social networks
Of course, all is not lost. If you insist on viewing Instagram from iPad, downloading apps from the browser is one of the options to do soand here we explain how to do it.
So, with TikTok, which presented its version for iPad last year, Snapchat has become one of the few social networks to have an update designed to take advantage of larger screens.
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