Google Calendar finally arrives as an iPad app

It has been a long time coming. A very long time coming. But -- finally -- there is an iPad-optimized version of the Google Calendar app available. Let joy be unbounded!

It has taken a full two years for Google developers to pull their fingers out and create a version of the app that is not designed just for iPhones. Google Calendar for iPad takes full advantage of the increased screen real estate, and supports Split View.

The arrival of the iPad version of the app will come as great news for anyone who is sick of getting by with Apple's calendar. All of the features you would expect to find are all present and correct, and there are more exciting plans in the pipeline for future updates.

In fact, while Google Calendar 2.0.0 is welcome upgrade for iPad owners, it is the next releases that will be worth looking out for. In the works is a calendar preview that can be seen on the iPad lock screen and notification center.

You can download Google Calendar for your iPad from the App Store.