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Facebook for Ipad
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I think you'll change your mind after using the iPad's browser. Just like the iPhone, you can make icons for websites so that you can quickly access facebook just like you would if it were a separate iPad app. If that doesn't work for you, then you can always use your iPhone app, double pixeled.
I prefer the app to the website on the iPhone, but I think that may be a different story on the iPad. The app is SUPER buggy (as well as the normal website, on a computer) as is, and not to mention that their main app developer quit like 6 months ago. I wish they would develop an app though, but I think I'll be sticking to the website at first.
Yeah the bigger screen may make many of these for iPhone apps unnecessary
I do like the simple interface of the facebook app though
I do like the simple interface of the facebook app though
Yeah, as others have already said. I think one of the biggest things is it having a bigger screen size, turning EVERY website into an app is kind of pointless.
I think they're gonna relase it: while navigation experience on facebook.com is a pleasure, it isn't very touch-friendly. A native app can also use push notifications (like facebook for iPhone does)!
I think we will see Facebook tweek the site to be more iPad friendly before we see an App. Really, that is what makes more sense.
The way I see it:
Site = more features + less native OS support
App = less features + more native OS support (ie push notifications)
On iPhone I personally prefer the app because it has most of the things I want plus its easier to use on the screen size etc, plus mobile facebook offers nothing over the app - desktop version loads but not too great and I only do it if I need to get to a part of the site I cant on the app. I would however expect the desktop site to load better on the ipad as they have included it in promo videos and screenshots. If the desktop site loads that will be fine for me and one could use the email notifications as a substitute for the lack of push, if a reworked app is made however that uses the screen space really well I could see my self using that over the site again.
Site = more features + less native OS support
App = less features + more native OS support (ie push notifications)
On iPhone I personally prefer the app because it has most of the things I want plus its easier to use on the screen size etc, plus mobile facebook offers nothing over the app - desktop version loads but not too great and I only do it if I need to get to a part of the site I cant on the app. I would however expect the desktop site to load better on the ipad as they have included it in promo videos and screenshots. If the desktop site loads that will be fine for me and one could use the email notifications as a substitute for the lack of push, if a reworked app is made however that uses the screen space really well I could see my self using that over the site again.
Well, you guys can try this method on my website: http://unkool.com/ipad/facebook-iphone-app-on-ipad-unpixelated-version
It would be nice if apple updates safari to let you upload pics from the gallery to any site that can browse and upload photos like Facebook, forums, imageshack etc.
Honestly how hard could it be for Facebook to develop this app? I'm encouraged and dismayed that we don't have it yet. They have some of the best programmers in the entire world working for them and they haven't made it yet. I would think its one of two things. 1) They are not going to make an iPad app until they truly see a LARGE purchasing swell of the device. 2) They are making one, they're just trying to make it bad ass.
...heres to hoping for 2)
...heres to hoping for 2)
I want that "Via Facebook for iPad" to show up on the bottom, so people know I have an iPad.
lol i would say the same. lol
Is it possible to upload photos to facebook via the facebook web app on the iPad?
Answer is No.
There is no chance you can upload or download via Safari.
Some of you may like http://touch.facebook.com
FB is a plague. Sucks up all my kids time "socializing" with 700 friends. Who the h*ll has 700 real friends? No one. Who has 4 hours a day to read crap wall updates when they should be reading MR?
I'm sure they will update their app and I won't care.
Of course, you 400MM (probably 80MM really active) dissenters will love it.
I'm sure they will update their app and I won't care.
Of course, you 400MM (probably 80MM really active) dissenters will love it.
alright dont take my word for this, because when I spoke to facebook about iPhone apps this was a year ago. Last I spoke to facebook, they had one guy, thats right....one guy working on their iPhone dev. I was applying for an internship and expressed my interest in the iPhone dev and they told me it was one dude. Now i've also heard facebook is considering outsourcing its iDevice dev, but until that becomes the case I would say its going to be a while before you see a full-fledged app.
Honestly, kudos to the one guy for getting the iPhone app where it is today, because thats an accomplishment on its own.
Honestly, kudos to the one guy for getting the iPhone app where it is today, because thats an accomplishment on its own.
