WhatsApp released an exclusive TestFlight group to test the iPad beta app

Apple enhances the beta testing experience by enabling developers to set specific criteria on TestFlight. With this new feature, WhatsApp decided to launch a dedicated group for iPad users to collect feedback and bug reports.

Apple updates TestFlight to offer users new experience with beta testing

A few days ago, Apple released a new update for TestFlight, the app used by developers to distribute beta versions of their apps to testers. This update introduces several new features and improvements that enhance the beta testing experience, particularly to developers. The official changelog on the App Store mentions the ability to add beta app descriptions, along with screenshots and app categories, to invitations. This description allows beta testers to learn more about the app they test. Now, developers can also set specific criteria that testers must meet before they join a beta. With this feature, WhatsApp can finally offer a dedicated group with criteria to test WhatsApp on iPad.

WhatsApp opened the beta program to new iOS testers

In the past few weeks, we announced that WhatsApp had opened its iOS beta program on TestFlight to new testers. Finally, more users could participate in the beta program. While this expansion allows many more users to test the app, we believe it may have been difficult for WhatsApp to collect feedback from iPad users. This is because the majority of participants were likely testing the app on their iPhones. This makes things complicated for the development team to evaluate the iPad experience, since feedback from current iPad beta users was less prominent.

WhatsApp launches an exclusive group on TestFlight for iPad

With the new TestFlight update, developers can create more specific criteria for testers. This ensures that only users with the right devices or conditions can join certain beta programs. With TestFlight offering this feature, WhatsApp decided to create an exclusive group with criteria dedicated to iPad users. This means that even if someone tries to join the beta program from an iPhone, TestFlight will restrict the subscription. As a result, WhatsApp can finally get feedback from iPad users to refine the app. If you have an iPad on at least iPadOS 14 and you would like to test WhatsApp, you can join the TestFlight beta program through the usual link.

WhatsApp refines the experience with the iPad app

WhatsApp is constantly working on improving how the app works on iPad ahead of the public release on the App Store. As many users ask for a compatible app with iPad, this new testing group might allow WhatsApp to focus specifically on how the app works on iPadOS. This might accelerate the development and release of WhatsApp for iPad.

The new TestFlight group for iPad is limited

The TestFlight beta program can fill up quickly due to a limited number of available spots for testers. If the program appears full, you will need to wait for an opening. Developers often reopen spots after a certain amount of time or when current testers leave the program. To increase your chances, keep an eye on our updates by following our official WhatsApp channel. Here, we regularly announce new openings, beta version releases, and other opportunities to participate.

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