The long awaited and much anticipated Facebook app for the iPad is finally here today. As of Monday evening, Facebook’s iOS app is now a universal binary that supports not only the iPhone and iPod Touch but also the iPad. Among the new features found in the app are: Facebook lists supporting high-resolution photos, slide and pinch gesture supports, game compatibility with Facebook games, and quick access to messaging features from anywhere in the app. Furthermore, Facebook has a dedicated page to the iPad app where you can find out more information as to what the app offers. If you are interested in check it out, click here. You can read the full press release below: Today, Facebook announced their first app for the iPad. Facebook for iPad not only includes popular features from the site like photos and games, but also optimizes them for the unique capabilities of the iPad. Facebook for iPad is available today in the Apple App Store and additional information can be found in the blog post attached. Additionally Facebook announced they are extending the Facebook Platform to mobile including the new iPad app, iPhone/iPod app and mobile web site. The Facebook Platform will allow mobile developers to take advantage of social channels for search of discovery of their apps and also the Facebook Credits payment system. Additional details about the Facebook Platform on mobile can be found in the second blog post attached as well. As usual, stay tuned for more tech news and info by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and/or subscribing to our RSS feed. Authors: