The Apple I-Pad Technology

Enhanced with some of the Best iPad Apps

 

The iPad is already something of a phenomenon with a tablet format and touch screen display. As with any emerging technology in the world of mobile computers, phones etc, there comes an almost instant avalanche of applications designed to enhance the experience and use of the device. In some cases, the applications are designed for financial gain, publicity and added access to internet corporates seizing on another stream of potential customers.

However, whatever the motives, some of the best iPad apps are birthing by the thousands and there are some real jewels amongst them. Life in the techno age has never been so good as more and more ways to simplify out lives and bring us convenience are revealed daily. First up, the good news is that you can initially put away your wallet or purse and enjoy a whole load of apps that are seriously cool and do not cost a dime. In some cases there may be a subscription fee for something like Netflix where you’d be enjoying some great movies but, in the main, it’s all free, gratis and for nothing.

 

 

The Top Best iPad Apps You Can Get For Free

 

Epicurious

Get it here: Epicurious Recipes & Shopping List

You watch the food channel. You like to cook. You write down notes and recipes like crazy and scour the Net for more. Hey, relax…how does 25 000 mouth watering recipes sound? Together with exceptional color photo’s, the Epicurious offers the facility of 25 000 recipes to choose from. If you look in the fridge and are clueless as what to make then just type in the contents of your fridge and Epicurious will spew out ideas and suggest a shopping list for anything you may not have.

How cool is that?

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The Best ipad Apps Come in Many Varieties

Pretty much whatever you do in life is covered by an iPad app. You doodle aimlessly to kill time? Covered! You like to watch movies or read books – no problem. You enjoy board games like scrabble or crosswords? That’s an app too. How about a flight simulator? No hassle – it’s yours. The point here is that no matter what you think you may need, the ipad apps are constantly producing new interfaces that will better serve you and your interests.

Adobe Ideas app

Get it here: Adobe Ideas

Like to doodle? Who doesn’t. With a big 9+” screen inn front of you, basic sketching or doodling is easy on your ipad. No problems with a free app that gives you the

opportunity to not only draw on a blank canvas but doodle over the photo’s in your library for a bit of fun.

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PhotoShop Express

Get it here: Adobe Photoshop Express

One very cool thing about the ipad is that it is perfect for looking at photo’s (you can also use it as a digital photo frame). One thing about taking photo’s is that they always need some editing and tweaking If you want to crop, straighten, flip or rotate then the Adobe Photoshop Express app is great – the bonus is that it’s free!!! Useful, adaptable and a hot choice for the Best iPad Apps hot list.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NEW YORK TIMES

Get it here: NYTimes for iPad

Delivered in a newspaper format, the New York Times app offers selected articles in a very real newspaper way.

Great app for those looking for journalistic integrity and good reporting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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USA TODAY

Get it here: USA Today

Ditto NY Times app – the USA Today also has a customizable weather toolbar for your region.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Netflix App

Free with $8.99/Month Subscription – Itunes is the best known source for video viewing – along with YouTube of course. Netflix offers something substantially more though. Subscribe to Netflix and you get the app for free and get access to thousands of catalogue videos. No more boring evenings or weekends scanning aimlessly through the channels for something to watch.

Get it here: Netflix

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ABC App

Get it here: ABC Player

An advanced video player app, The ABC Player app is a copy of ABC’s Web interface. The viewing is crisp and the streaming episodes include Greys Anatomy, Lost, V, Modern Family and many other top rated shows.

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Flipboard

Get it here: Flipboard

Flipboard is an app that integrates with general access to social networking sites. RSS feeds, Facebook and Twitter as well as your Google Reader account. It has a friendly aeffective userface that presents information in a readable and structured way.

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Get it here: Barnes & Noble NOOK for iPad – Read 1 Million eBooks, Free Books, Newspapers & Magazines

The Barnes & Noble NOOK is now available for the iPad where you get to read over one million eBooks, free Books and your favorite newspapers & magazines
Enjoy the many 1000′s of free book classics, preview books for free and also share your eBooks with all your friends and family using the NOOK’s groundbreaking LendMe™ technology. Tap or simply swipe for turning the pages in adjustable font sizes that can be read in any light with an adjustable brightness control.

• Brightness control for easy reading in any light • Built in Merriam-Webster’s Pocket Dictionary • Search inside the book • Notes, bookmarks, and highlights • Customizable background and text colors, use the default NOOK themes or simply create your own• 24/7 shopping from Barnes & Noble’s eBookstore

 

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Pandora Radio

Get it here: Pandora Radio

Streaming radio is an established internet phenomenon these days. This app lets you stream with your Pandora Radio account. Useful app but the ads seem to be on an irritating increase!

 

 

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Air Video Free

Get it here: Air Video Free – Watch your videos anywhere!

Much like streaming radio with music, Air Video allows for the streaming of videos. Importing videos takes up lots of memory space so it makes sense to sometimes just stream the videos and decide on the specific videos you like to download. Air Video enables streaming access to all AVI, DivX, MKV and other videos over a local network, 3G and Wi-Fi . You will have to download the free desktop client app to use Air Video.

 

 

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Zinio

Get it here: Zinio Magazine Newsstand & Reader

Magazines are a natural part of a week or a month for many of us. Easy to read, bite size bits of information and entertainment to devour. So it makes sense that our ipad has this same facility ennabled. Browse the digital magazine racks of over a thousand titles with Zinio and download what you want.The ipad beats out the Nook and Kindle for magazine reading and it makes sense to take advantage with this great magazine app.

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Calculator

Get it here: Calculator X Free

It’s hard to believe but somehow Apple totally overlooked or ignored the fact that not all of us are brilliant mathematicians who can calculate streams of numbers withoutthe aid of a calculator. Hello! No calculator with the ipad – insane! Anyway, fortunately a free calculator app is available however it does have flash ads which is annoying. For $1 you can upgrade to normality with a calculator that is ad free.

 

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WebMD

Get it here: WebMD for iPad

If you are one of those people who prefer to do some initial self diagnosis before seeing the doc then this may be for you. Based on the well known site by the same name, the WebMD app will let you check symptoms, reference First Aid and identify pills with its pill id tool. Certainly a good app to have in an emergency….hyperchondriacs BEWARE!

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Backgrounds HD

 

 

 

 

Get it here: Wallpapers HD for iPhone, iPod and iPad

Apple had some really cool wallpapers however, there is always room for more. How about 10 000+ more? This app provides wallpapers to last several lifetimes. The wallpapers come in various categories – over 50+ and your fix of cars, cityscapes, nature, girls, beaches and tons more will be well satiated.

 

 

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Bible

 

 

 

 

For Christians and theologians, the best known book is available to the ipad user. This app will allow for annotations with various tools, access to other translations and the ability to share passages via email,Facebook and Twitter

 

 

 

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Twitter

The Apple approved Twitter app is a no-brainer for those who like their social media in the form of Twitter. Simple to use and just does what it’s supposed to – connects easily to your twitter account for updates and viewing.

Get it here: TWITTER

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Marvel Comics

Get it here: Marvel Comics
Here’s an app for all Marvel comics fans – the digital comics delivered in sharp color and detail. One of the first apps available for the ipad.

 

 

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DropBox

If there is one annoying aspect to the ipad it is its indepth allegiance and promotion of itunes. This means that the standard Finder where files,photo’s,PDF’s etc can be stored is now all about itunes import/export. Dropbox is a free account that will store and file share these files via the wi-fi or 3g networks. Frankly, it’s a must have!

Get it here: Dropbox

Dropbox is definitely one of the best iPad apps available