iPad owners using Dijit have been itching for a native iPad app, to say the least, and it looks like that wait will be coming to an end in the near future. It's not that you can't use the current version of Dijit on the iPad (many people do), but it's hardly an "optimized" experience for the increased amount of real estate the iPad's 9.7" screen offers.

Update 1-6-12: Now available!

Today, Dijit has gone public with the first look at the upcoming Dijit for iOS app, complete with native iPad support. The good news, however, is that Dijit has informed me they plan to submit the bits to Apple within the next two weeks.

From the looks of things, they've put in quite a bit of thought how to evolve Dijit for the bigger screen.

"In a nutshell, we've taken our iPhone app, and reimagined it for the iPad," says Jeremy Toeman, Dijit's Chief Product Officer. "We've tried to think through all the nuance of what a full, 10" entertainment console sitting on a user's coffee table should look like. We've made it very iPad-centric, and thought through nuances like how to visually help a user through seemingly complicated tasks like customizing a remote control layout or learn an IR code. Also, we've designed it to be very ergonomic, in that key features are lined up with where users typically hold their iPads."

Full details regarding all the new features and enhancements will be forthcoming, but what we do know is that the new release will be Universal, working with any iOS device (including iOS 5 support). We've also been informed the largest new feature is full screen remote controls, which was one of the top requests from users. Finally, we also know there will be number of iPhone/iPod Touch improvements, too.

It won't be long before we get to go hands on with the actual software to see everything that's changed, but until then we can look through the screenshots to get an idea of what's new and improved.

See the gallery for screenshots and impressions >>