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On Windows Phone 7, the Facebook app is made by Microsoft. It will probably be the same for Windows 8...

Facebook probably requires a larger user base before investing on a platform.

Although I generally prefer third-party app providers, for something like this, and given the "quality" of the Android app, I think this is a good thing.

I mean, Microsoft obviously have a bigger investment in providing a smooth, deeply integrated app that is consistent with the platform's look and feel.

And given the low-quality apps Facebook has put out there in the past, I also think they have a higher bar as far as quality is concerned.

Also, I think Windows 8 - not WP8 or Windows 8 RT necessarily, but the whole family, including the desktop/laptop market - will end up having a significant user base.

Also, I think Windows 8 - not WP8 or Windows 8 RT necessarily, but the whole family, including the desktop/laptop market - will end up having a significant user base.

I agree. You can design one app for three major platforms.

You can share significant amounts of code and design, but WP8 will necessarily require departures from the W8 app in UI design. For example WP8 uses panorama and pivot controls, which are not available in identical form in W8 (although analogs do exist).

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