Instagram Finally Debuts Native iPad App. It Only Took 15 Years – CNET

Following earlier rumors in 2025, iPad users finally saw a dedicated Instagram app arrive on their devices on Wednesday. Since the iPad’s original release 15 years ago, Instagram had never been available in the App Store as a download for Apple’s tablet. Instead, users had been stuck with the workaround mobile version, which awkwardly failed to stretch to the iPad’s larger screen size.   It’s not clear why Instagram took so long to appear on the iPad. (We’re baffled by it just as much as you are.)  We’ve tested out the app and found it ready to download and fully functional. A big plus is that it takes up the full screen. However, Instagram has made a few changes, so you’ll have a slightly different experience than on your phone or computer.  What’s new with the Instagram iPad app? Instagram’s iPad app has a new focus on Reels, which could indicate the direction the app is moving.  Tyler Lacoma/CNET When first logging on to Instagram on the iPad, we found a notable difference. Instead of the typical Instagram home screen, the app takes you directly to Reels to start scanning the latest videos. The experience ends up looking similar to scroll-happy TikTok, which seems
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