At last, WhatsApp for iPad can be set up without another device

WhatsApp is making its iPad app work more like a standalone service by letting users create an account without first setting it up on a phone. WhatsApp for iPad Meta is rolling out the change as part of a wider WhatsApp update that also expands CarPlay support, adds basic PDF tools and makes it easier to share music. Direct registration addresses one of the largest limitations of the iPad app since its 2025 launch.