WhatsApp’s beta users recently encountered a notification inviting them to install the messenger on Android tablets. The information comes from the WABetaInfo portal, which tracks beta builds and new features. In the test version, a banner showing the version number 2.22.24.18 appeared, signaling that WhatsApp Beta is now available for Android tablets. Yet, testers did not have a chance to see how the app performs on larger screens or in a tablet-optimized layout during their preview.
The report from WABetaInfo also notes that some functions might not be fully functional or available in the tablet edition. One example mentioned is the real-time location sharing feature, which may not be included in the tablet version at this stage. This kind of limitation is not unusual in early tablet builds, where developers are still adapting the core messaging experience to a different screen size and user interaction model.
There is no official timetable yet for when the Android tablet version of WhatsApp will see a full public release. Observers expect a gradual rollout in the coming months, potentially aligned with broader updates that enable seamless use of WhatsApp across multiple devices at once. This multi-device capability, once fully polished, would allow users to operate the messenger on several devices without relying solely on a single phone as the primary hub, a feature that has been in high demand among power users and teams that rely on constant connectivity.
Historically, WhatsApp has experimented with new tablet forms and related features in separate cycles. Earlier discussions and leaks indicated that the app experience on tablets could differ from the phone app, focusing on optimizing navigation, split-screen usage, and offline caching for on-device performance. The ongoing beta activity suggests that the company continues to iterate on tablet support while balancing resource constraints and user expectations. Industry watchers anticipate that the final tablet release will complement existing capabilities, delivering a cohesive experience for both individual and collaborative use cases.
In related news, a separate report from another tech site suggested that WhatsApp users may gain access to a messaging feature known as the “chat with yourself.” This concept allows users to send messages to a personal chat thread for notes, reminders, or file storage. While this feature has circulated in various rumors and tests, its inclusion in the official tablet version remains to be seen, and any such capability would likely be introduced with careful consideration for privacy and data sync across devices.
As the tablet beta evolves, observers in North America and beyond will watch for performance benchmarks, user interface refinements, and compatibility with popular tablet models. The goal remains to provide a fluid WhatsApp experience whether on a phone, a tablet, or a multi-device setup, with robust message delivery, secure encryption, and reliable synchronization across connected devices. The broader industry context suggests that cross-device support is increasingly essential for modern messaging apps, and WhatsApp appears positioned to advance in this direction with subsequent beta updates and eventual public releases.