The iPad Finally Gets a Real Instagram App, and It’s a Game-Changer

After years of being one of the most requested features, a real, native Instagram app for the iPad is finally here, and it’s a game-changer for tablet users. The new app is designed from the ground up to take advantage of the larger screen, offering a vastly superior experience.
The redesigned interface features optimized layouts, a dedicated “Following” tab for easier navigation, and a more immersive way to view photos and, especially, Reels. Gone are the days of using a stretched, clunky version of the iPhone app. This is the polished, full-featured experience that iPad users have been waiting for.
This major release coincides with another significant video-focused update from the platform. Instagram has also begun testing a Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for Reels. This feature will allow users on all devices to watch Reels in a floating window while multitasking, a huge step forward for convenience.
Together, these two updates represent a massive investment in the user experience. While the iPad app provides a better-than-ever “lean-back” viewing experience, the PiP test is perfecting the “on-the-go,” multitasking use case, ensuring Instagram is a top-tier platform no matter how or where you use it.