San Francisco, April 9, 2025: After years of user requests, Meta is reportedly developing a dedicated Instagram app for the iPad. Currently, iPad users rely on a scaled-up version of the iPhone app or the web interface, both of which offer suboptimal experiences. The new app aims to leverage the iPad’s larger display, enhancing user engagement and functionality.
This development comes amid potential bans or regulatory actions against the rival app TikTok, prompting Meta to expand Instagram’s reach. While Instagram head Adam Mosseri previously cited limited resources and a smaller user base as reasons for the absence of an iPad app, the current landscape appears to have shifted priorities. An official release date has not yet been announced.
