Cool Apps for the Apple iPad in 2010

These iPad Applications May Be Both Helpful and Fun

Darrin Atkins
If you are a fan of the Apple iPod and the Apple iPhone, you may have heard about the latest and greatest device from Apple called the iPad. Similar to a laptop or netbook computer, the iPad taps into portable computing and the craze for applications.

The world of personal computing is changing lightning fast. People want ease of use and convenience and the age of boring computer applications is over. Now consumers are accustomed to fun, exciting and easy-to-use
applications that have become the craze with mobile phones like the Apple iPhone and the Google Android.

According to a recent article at pcworld.com, the new iPad is similar to a supersized iPod Touch, with the iPad having an e-book reader, internet access through WiFi, and the ability to play games and watch movies.

The Apple iPad is likely to become super popular because of its capabilities and lightning-fast processor. You can view all of the features of the iPad at the Web site of apple.com/ipad/features.

According to Apple's iPad site, the iPad offers excellent surfing through Apple's Safari Web browser. As for email, a large keyboard can be displayed for typing. Of course you can view photos and photo albums on the iPad. What about short Youtube videos and full-length movies? Yes, those can be played on the iPad.

There are many other uses for the Apple iPad. You can use it as an iPod and play all of your songs. You can read iBooks through the e-book viewer. There are other features like maps, contacts, notes and the calendar.

If you are a big fan of applications, you may want to jump right into the iPad application collection. If so, head over to apple.com/ipad/apps to begin the quest. There you will begin your search for the collest iPad applications.

Here are some iPad apps to get you started. First, if you love news, consider the Wall Street Journal app at this link. Next, for word loves, entertain yourself with the Scrabble app at this link.

If you need to be entertained while on the bus or plane and you love games, check out Real Racing HD at this link, or the racing game of F1 2010 at this link.

To search all of the Apple apps, make sure to visit the Apple apps store at this Web page. You can narrow your search by category to help select the iPad app that is best for you.

References

Apple iPad, apple.com/ipad

Apple iPad applications, apple.com/ipad/apps

"Apple iPad Hits Stores in the U.S.," Agam Shah, pcworld.com, April 3, 2010.

Published by Darrin Atkins

Darrin Atkins has worked for Premiere and Nevada magazines, The Record newspaper, and other publications. He has written more than 35 books.  View profile

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  • Angel Vee4/6/2010

    Cool this is neat!

  • Danielle Olivia Tefft4/4/2010

    Great information about the latest technological craze: The IPad!

  • Pearl Grace4/3/2010

    Nice review of this fascinating new Apple product. I love my iPhone and the thought that the iPad is even better is practically unbelievable!

  • Malina Debrie4/3/2010

    Thanks Darrin!

  • Nancy V Canfield4/3/2010

    So, Darrin, do you think you'll get one?

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