It has long been the case that WhatsApp has been a phone-first platform – but this is starting to change. iPad owners are gaining the ability to have their tablet configured as the primary device for the messaging app rather than their mobile. This is a change that has been a long time coming, and will be welcomed by those who have been frustrated by having to use companion mode on their iPad. The change also means that an iPad can now be used to sign up for a WhatsApp account rather than having