Facebook has finally launched its official iPad app. Facebook for iPad, now available in the iOS App Store. The app is designed primarily as a consumption experience, which is why the app emphasizes photos. Photos take up the entire screen, and users can pinch to zoom in on them. Navigating through a photo album is done simply by swiping left or right.
The Facebook iPad App includes a left-hand navigation bar for accessing the News Feed, photos, messages, Groups and settings. Notifications, chat, status updates, search and Facebook’s other key features made the cut as well.
The app does offer a few new features. Users can play their favorite Facebook games in full-screen mode, thanks to the launch of the Facebook Platform for mobile devices and iOS. Games from EA, Zynga and more will support additional features such as Facebook Credits.
Facebook didn’t forget about video, either — Facebook for iPad supports HD video and Airplay, so users can watch Facebook videos through their Apple TVs or their other Apple devices. Facebook iPad app maps Facebook offers a map view of your friends location.Facebook is also making use of location services in its app in a new section called Nearby. Nearby shows a map with little icons of your friends in the area. You can pinch and zoom into the map. Clicking a person’s photo will allow you to leave a comment tied to the location.
Facebook for iPad App
Inside Facebook for iPad
1- A hands-on Facebook
2- Bigger, better photos
3- Navigate anywhere, fast
4- Chat, games and other features
5- High-res videos inline, record HD video and stream to Airplay devices
Facebook also made several improvements to the iPhone app and m.facebook.com.