15 iPad Apps You Should Download Today

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lpredecessors, one major problem remains: The App Store is still a cluttered mess, and iPad apps only add to the pile.</p> <p>Furthermore, iPad apps are generally

ensive than iPhone or iPod Touch apps. A few downloads could quickly drive your iTunes bill to the triple-digit range.</p> <p>Just which iPad apps are worth the splurge? After scouting the store and obsessively testing apps for days, we’ve dug up 15 gems that we believe are the best among the early birds, based on criteria of innovat

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<h3><em>Labyrinth 2 HD</em></h3> <p>Tilt the iPad to roll a virtual ball into a target hole. It’s not mind-blowing, but <em>Labyrinth 2 HD</em> provides great lean-back entertainment for the casual gamer. It costs $8 (<a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/labyrinth-2-hd/id307758975?mt=8">download link</a>).</p>