WhatsApp for Android gets a dual-panel view for tablets

The latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android features a dual-panel interface for tablets. What usually happens in these cases is that these new features are tested in the beta channel for a period of time (this can take weeks or even months) and then they eventually come to everyone.

Obviously, we hope the same logic applies here, as the dual-panel UI makes a lot more sense on tablets than just a zoomed-in version of the phone UI.

The first version of WhatsApp compatible with Android tablets was released for beta testers last year, although it lacked split view. You can see the new UI, which appears to be rolling out now for those in the beta, in the new screenshot above.

Unsurprisingly, the chat list is always visible on the left, allowing you to quickly jump between conversations without having to backtrack. Split view is also available for the Calls and Status tabs.

Hopefully it will come out of beta testing soon.

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