Every iPad users have been waiting Facebook to release its native app for iPad. The iPhone Facebook app has been out for quite some time and it even became as the most popular iPhone apps for a time. So, many of us have been asking Facebook about this but unfortunately, the Facebook people kept mum about a possible Facebook app, until now. Everything is about to change as NYT reports that the official Facebook app for iPad will be released in the coming weeks.

Citing reliable sources, the report even went further by stating that the iPad app has been in the works for almost a year now. I can’t help but wonder why it’s taking them too long. But, if these sources are true, the said official Facebook iPad app will be highly optimized for the tablet. Does this mean that the iPad app will be concurrently released together with an app optimized for Android tablets as well?

Additionally, it was also mentioned that the Facebook iPad app is already in the final stages of testing and has been through several design iterations which probably caused the delayed release. Interestingly, Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg was said to be pretty much involved in the process of developing the app. By that, it means being involved in the design decisions as well as when it comes to unique features that the app will have.

Here’s more, according to some people who’ve seen the app in action, Facebook for iPad will sport a slick design and was tailored fit for the iPad’s touchscreen interface. One thing is also sure, the app will have Facebook Chat and Facebook groups enabled. In addition, the app will also let you snap photos and capture videos and quickly upload it using the iPad 2′s built-in camera.

Now, those are pretty exciting features indeed. Now Facebook, can you hurry up and release the Facebook iPad app as soon as possible, please?