What is the difference and new features of the iPad compared to an iTouch/iPhone?

What is the difference and new features of the iPad compared to an iTouch/iPhone?
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answer:With a bigger screen comes wider possibilities for application development. Compare Things for iPhone: http://culturedcode.com/things/iphone/ With Things for iPad: http://culturedcode.com/things/ipad/ Even the built-in Mail app on the iPad seems to be a lot more compelling of an email experience than Mail on the iPhone.
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