The Facebook App for iPad Is Already Here, But Hidden Inside the iPhone App - Here's How to Get It [Updated]
25/07/2011 |
Many of us are patiently awaiting the official Facebook app for the iPad to hit the App Store, having tried a number of third-party alternatives that just aren’t quite as good as the official app for the iPhone. Well now the Facebook app for iPad is here - but it’s hidden inside the iPhone app and you’ll need to do a bit of tinkering to install it.
The treasure was discovered by @AeroEchelon on Twitter:
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