It’s not because many think the iPad looks like a really big iPhone. It’s basically the same look and feel and works the same way. This has led many to wonder if iPhone apps will run on the iPad device. The answer is yes they will.

The iPad uses a very similar platform or operating system as the iPhone. They are very similar devices, except the tablet is obviously a much more powerful device and has a much larger screen. From day one, iPhone apps will work on this new device.

The next question many have is how these apps will look on a much larger screen. Will they be in a small box or will they fill the entire screen?

The iPad will be able to do both. The app will launch in the center of the device with the same size as on the iPhone. There is a small button at the bottom right that will allow users to make the app fill the entire screen. The pixels will be slightly larger, which means the image won’t be as clear, but at least it will fit the entire screen.

While some apps can be useful, especially early on where there won’t be as many, it’s only a matter of time before many of your favorite apps are replaced with iPad apps made for larger screens. Also, many won’t be necessary because you can use them normally in the web browser like Facebook, for example, instead of having to use a smaller iPhone version.