The fact that many popular apps are not compatible with the iPad has been a constant criticism from developers. However, as iPadOS continues to evolve and demand for apps continues to grow, this reality is starting to change. After more than a decade of waiting, Popular social media app Snapchat has finally released a native version for the iPad.

Snapchat has become one of the most popular messaging apps in the world since its launch in 2011, but support was limited to iPhones only. As with other social networks designed for smartphones, They had to settle for a version with a black frame and a less optimized user experience.

Snapchat is launching a native version for iPad

With this new update, Snapchat runs full-screen on iPads, giving users a larger canvas for capturing Snaps, viewing Stories, and connecting with friends. “It’s still the Snapchat you know and love, but on the big screen,” the company says in its release notes.

While this update represents a big step forward for Snapchat, there is still room for improvement. The app only works in portrait mode, limiting the experience for those who prefer to use their iPad in landscape mode. Also, some users reported some interface issues in this first version.

Here’s how Snapchat features look in the native version for iPad

After taking the first step, Snapchat is sure to continue working on optimizations and new features for the iPad version in future updates.It wouldn’t be surprising to see the app eventually support landscape mode, offering a more personalized interface for tablet users.

Bigger screens and AI

This update comes at a time when Snapchat is investing heavily in AI. Since last year, the company has introduced several AI-based 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 with the help of AI.

Although the app is still in development for the iPad, its potential is obvious and it is undoubtedly a great bet for the social network. decided to go the opposite direction of other popular social networksLike Instagram, Instagram has stated that they will not be releasing an app for the iPad at this time.

Of course, all is not lost. If you insist on viewing Instagram from iPad, downloading the app from the browser is also one option to do so.and here we tell you how to do it.

This makes Snapchat one of the few social networks to have an update designed to take advantage of larger screens, along with TikTok, which introduced its iPad version last year.

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