iPad only apps?

is it possible that apps built for the iPad (specifically iWork for iPad, and iBooks, to name a few) will be updated to support the iPhone and iPod Touch?

macbook pro (13 in 2.53 GHz) (Mid 2009), Mac OS X (10.6.2), I own an ipod touch, ibook g4, performa 550, mac classic, powermac 6500/250, and

Posted on Apr 5, 2010 10:11 PM

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Apr 6, 2010 2:24 AM in response to Lenej

Lenej--

I was wondering that too, it seems the Ipad caught the developers full attention and that caused the smaller screen devices(like the Iphone/Ipod touch) to fall behind in applications choices. Developers are hoping to cash in on the iPad phenomenon just as they did with the iPhone. in fact, many feel that the higher prices of iPad apps could make the iPad an even more lucrative platform for entrepreneurial minds with Objective-C development skills.

Even there is a ABC application on the app store that let's you watch free online episodes, and also a netdlix app, while the iPhone/iPod touch stayed behind. with an Ipad tablet much stronger features, a larger interface, and more multitouch options, developers can create stunning, high-quality apps no wonder why developers has their full attention.How much attention will app developers will place exclusively in the iPad? I will probably say their full attention while putting the 3.5 inch screen size just aside for a long time. But let's not get panicky yet, with the release of an new Iphone OS 4.0 software it looks like the Iphone/iPod touch is back to being the center of attention today thanks to that recent announcements from apple. Let's hope that this time, it will being some attention back to the Ipods and the Iphones.

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