Airbnb's Debuts App For iPad and Android Tablets

Airbnb - a service for people to rent out lodging, has finally unveiled a new app optimized for iPad and Android tablets.

Airbnb said the apps have been made from ground up for the larger tablet screen and the , the new cinematic feel makes the experience of researching your next adventure as beautiful as reading that glossy magazine.

"Whether you're on your couch at home, at a coffee-shop, or on the bus, we wanted to ensure that Airbnb can always be with you," says Alex Schleifer, Airbnb's head of design. "Our tablet apps were inspired by the elegance of magazines and coffee table books and we tried to instill some of that lean-back feeling as we thought about how to make the experience unique. Designing for a new platform allowed us to think much more broadly than simply scaling a mobile phone app to a larger screen. And, as a result, you can now efficiently explore listings around the world while enjoying a rich, inspiring experience."

The app also includes some creative groupings for properties such as "homes of famous authors," "lighthouses," and "underground homes," unlike the usual city-focuses options.