Chapter 3. Exploring the iPhone SDK's New iPad Features

iOS 3.2 includes many new features that are currently supported on only the iPad. Because of these special iPad-exclusive features, apps compiled for 3.2 will not run on the iPhone or iPod touch. This enables developers to produce apps specifically designed for the iPad, taking advantage of the tablet's unique form factor and capabilities. This chapter provides an introduction to the new iPad offerings in iPhone SDK 3.2, as well as how to best utilize them within your apps.

Optimizing Apps for the iPad

Before diving into the new software features available to developers, let's take a look at the hardware environment that powers the operating system and installed apps. You already know about ...

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