The Apple iPad is one of the best tablet devices around, and with the social networking on the rise, the various app developers and the social networks keep trying to develop the apps that work specifically for the iPad. The large screen, usually doesn’t let the iPhone apps fit well in there, so the apps for iPad are made.
Here is a list of the iPad apps, that are the best for Social networking. The list would be updated regularly with the addition of the best iPad apps. You too can help through comments, to let us know if there are any more good apps for Social networking that need to be included.
Facebook app for iPad
Facebook being one of the biggest social networks on the web, is accessed through almost any of the gadget, iPad being one of the common ones. Stay connected and share information with your friends. You can use the facebook chat and start conversations with your friends, check the latest photos uploaded by friends, search for people and phone numbers of friends, and you can upload your own photos too. [iTunes Link]
Tweetdeck app for iPad
TweetDeck is the best way to stay in touch with what’s happening now on Twitter for your iPad. TweetDeck’s iPad optimized interface shows you everything you want to see at once, so you can stay organized and up to date wherever you are. The features include multiple columns, multiple twitter accounts at once, option to reply, retweet, favorite any single tweet, geotagging of tweets, shortening of URLs, search and trending topics columns, upload photos from iPhoto library and lots more. [iTunes Link]
Twitterrific for iPad
This is one of the best competitors of the Tweetdeck, and it is made beautifully to arrange things such that the iPad fits everything very well in it. The features include Unified display for replies, re-tweets, direct messages, mentions & more. Creating and viewing lists, browse conversation threads between users etc. The app includes a lot of other features too. [iTunes Link]
AIM for iPad
This is a different service, which brings social networking and instant messaging under a single platform. Add a location to your status, post to your favorite social networks or chat directly with your Facebook or Google Talk friends. Using this service you can even update your location on FourSquare, post the status on Twitter, Facebook, Myspace and LifeStream. Post up to 40 images at a time to Lifestream, and add location to status messages. [iTunes Link]
Loopt for iPad
- The Loopt service helps you discover places, and helps you explore them and suggests things to do with friends.
- Browse beautiful photo and map views of places and events. Share them with your friends with just a tap.
- Experience restaurants, bars, and other places nearby through photos and detailed reviews.
- Get comprehensive, real-time info on the concerts, shows, and other events happening nearby – even music clips!
- Find out where your own friends like to go to eat, drink, and play.
Skype for iPad
With Skype on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, you can make and receive calls, and instant message anyone else on Skype, wherever they are in the world. You can also save on international calls and text messages to phones. Skype is free to download and easy to use. It works great with the iPad too, where the large screen comes handy for chatting with the Skype buddies.
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Yahoo! Messenger for iPad
Connect with your IM friends using video and voice with the newest Yahoo! Messenger app for your iPhone. Make free voice and video calls to your Messenger friends, low cost calls to land line or mobile phones, video calls—plus get new features like multi tasking, instant notifications and free SMS.
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Foursquare for iPad
Foursquare is a location based app for the users who check-in at various places, make friends and then they can easily understand where their friends checked-in lately. You can find out if any of your friends are around your present location. Based on the number of check-ins and your activity, you get different grades for every location, and you can be a mayor too later.
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LinkedIn for iPhone and iPad
LinkedIn for iPhone puts your professional network just a touch away. Walk into any interview or client meeting with the ability to look up the details and connect with over 100 million professionals worldwide. Get the latest updates and messages from your network and keep them up-to-date with your status in real-time.
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Best iPad apps for Social Networking