Instagram for iPad? It Might Actually Be Happening

Meta may be working on a dedicated Instagram app for the iPad, nearly 15 years after making a strategic decision not to launch one. The company is reportedly now developing an iPad-friendly version of the popular social media app, according to The Information. Instagram has long existed solely as a smartphone app, though it is also accessible via its website. The move could mark a shift in Meta's mobile strategy and offer Instagram users a more immersive experience on iPads. The timing also would coincide with Meta's broader push to better compete with TikTok. TikTok's legal status in the US remains in limbo. Last week, former President Donald Trump extended the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok to an approved US buyer by another 75 days but the app's fate is still uncertain. Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In the past, the company has downplayed rumors it would launch an iPad app, saying it wasn't a priority. Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, tweeted ... Read full article.