Meta is finally testing a native Instagram app for iPad, and it could launch before the end of 2025. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, the app is currently being tried out by Meta employees and may roll out publicly later this year, unless there are unexpected delays.
After Releasing WhatsApp for iPad, Meta is Now Working on Launching Instagram on the iPad Soon
In April, The Information reported that Meta is testing an iPad version of the Instagram app. Two months later, Mark Gurman has now reaffirmed that claim.
This marks a major shift in Meta’s app strategy. Until now, Instagram has never had an official app designed for iPad, despite being one of the most-used social media platforms worldwide. iPad users have either been stuck using the blown-up iPhone version or forced to rely on Instagram’s web interface.
Meta Finally Embracing iPad Users
The news comes shortly after Meta released a WhatsApp app for iPad, another long-requested feature. With Instagram now on way to get a proper tablet version, Meta is clearly showing more interest in optimizing its apps for Apple’s larger screens.
The company has supported a Facebook app for iPad since 2011, but had largely ignored its other platforms when it came to tablet compatibility. This fresh development shows a more user-friendly approach that better reflects how people use iPads today, not just for browsing but for content creation and messaging too.
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While there’s still no word on whether Meta will build a Threads app for iPad, the growing trend suggests it could be next.
What to Expect
- Full-screen optimized Instagram layout for iPad
- Better navigation and multitasking support
- Improved experience for viewing stories, reels, and DMs
- Seamless syncing across iPhone and iPad
Stay tuned, as this update could bring a huge upgrade to your Instagram experience on iPad later this year.
