It’s taken 15 years but Instagram has finally made an app specifically designed for Apple’s iPad. It is truly astounding that it’s taken this long but hey, here we are, so get scrolling.
APP HIGHLIGHTS
- You’ll drop into Reels, see Stories at the top.
- A new “Following” tab, which gives you multiple ways to see the latest from the accounts you follow:
- All: Recommended posts and reels from accounts you follow
- Friends: Recommended post and reels from accounts you follow, that follow you back
- Latest: Chronological posts and reels from accounts you follow, with the most recent posts first
- Messaging is a tap away, and now, you can see your inbox while catching up on a DM thread at the same time. You can also expand the comments while watching a reel.
SPECIALISED FOR IPAD
If you’ve ever used the iOS Instagram app on an iPad then you know it was a poor experience. An app from a small device, blown up to use more of the iPad’s display. Now, for the first time, your iPad gets unique capabilities with a tailored Instagram app.
There’s support for the new multitasking / windowing system in iPadOS 26, full screen mode; portrait and landscape orientation. You’ll also get keyboard and trackpad plus Apple Pencil support.
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
Instagram for iPad is available globally on iPad models that support iPadOS 15.1 and later. It is free for download on the App Store.
