| The apps of the new Apple iPad are very similar to | | | | with iPod or iPhone. Since this is likely to become an |
| the advanced OSX applications of Apple in terms of | | | | expensive purchase for Apple admirers, it would be |
| both appearance and functionality. For instance, the | | | | desirable to have it easier to distinguish the apps |
| well-integrated iTunes Store bears striking | | | | created for iPhone and similar apps created for iPad. |
| resemblance with the desktop iTunes Store. Not just | | | | There is presently an offer of dual-compatibility apps |
| the size, but the piece also sports similar capabilities | | | | that will provide a blend of both iPhone and iPad |
| when it comes to its audio books, movie purchases | | | | versions embedded in the same file. This has been |
| and rentals, iTunes U accessibility, and downloads of | | | | specifically designated by Apple with the a plus ("+") |
| TV shows. The purchases can be paid for by cashing | | | | symbol in the iPad's App Store. Although a broader |
| in for iTunes reward cards or by making an account | | | | compatibility with more apps bundled in similar fashion |
| at iTunes using a credit card. | | | | would have been desirable, it is understandable that |
| The same is the case with the App Store version in | | | | selling the apps separately is a more profitable |
| the iPad. It acts and looks very much like the Apple | | | | business. |
| store experience in its iTunes software. However, | | | | Luckily, the iPad ranks the first amongst all gadgets in |
| since the store runs on the iPad, the display by | | | | terms of the number and quality of apps |
| default brings up applications that specifically | | | | incorporated in it. Moreover, most apps developed |
| optimized to suit the iPad software. | | | | for the Touch or the iPhone can also run on the iPad, |
| Moreover, Apple is currently encouraging its | | | | which means that users can bring the existing apps |
| developers to design new apps exclusively for the | | | | on the Touch or iPhone over to the iPad and |
| new ipad, which may not necessarily be compatible | | | | maximize its potential. |