Description:
The F1 2010 iPad app is the only official track positioning and live timing Formula One app on the market. With this app you can stay up to date on all of the sessions of the 2010 season. You can follow your favorite drivers, teams, and cars with just the tap of your finger. You can even get custom views of your favorite drivers and zoom in on them as you watch them race. You can access live commentary and also view racing and timing statistics for each race that happens throughout the year. You will get to see the first 3 practice rounds, the qualifying rounds and ultimately the Championship Race.
If you are an F1 fan then you won’t want to go without this app. It offers very unique data and information as well as the live timing feed. You can access all of this information from the palm of your hand and refer to it whenever you want.
Features:
- You can get a lot of different details about the information and history of each one of the drivers, each team, and also the race tracks themselves
- You can get full access to the complete season and view all kind of interesting information
- You can see the current standings and find out all the results and news of each of the races for the 2010 season
- Get a view of all of the live positions and see them displayed with the 3D map and find out all of the different gaps
- Pick a favorite driver and you can actually follow them around and see them battle to stay ahead in the race
- There is a data screen that displays live timing. This is great because you get a taste of what it would be like to be one of the engineers for Formula One
- Get live commentary on each session and find out what is happening every single lap
- Get replays of your favorite races and see the sessions in whatever angle you prefer
- There is a timing screen that displays all of the gaps and sectors located in the race
Conclusion:
This is the ultimate iPad app for the F1 fan. It is pretty pricey, but if you are familiar with Formula One then you know that nothing is free. If you can find the cash to fork it out and you are passionate about Grand Prix then it would probably be worth it.
Voted 4 stars by iPad app users and currently can be downloaded for $32.99.
Description:
The Epicurious Recipes & Shopping List iPad app was considered one of the best apps of all of 2009. It continues to be updated with new features that make it even better. Now with the introduction of the iPad, it will only continue to improve on itself to provide the best resource for recipes and restaurants available.
The application contains almost 30,000 different professional recipes that have been ok’d by some of the world’s most renowned cooking magazines on the market today (i.e. Gourmet and Bon Appetit). The app also contains a wide variety of cookbooks, restuarants, chefs, and much more. Get some great ideas on how to cool delicious food for yourself as well as your friends and family. You will be surprised the kinds of masterpieces you can create with just a little recipe help.
This app is so successful at helping you become a top chef that your friends will marvel at the meals you are preparing. Cooking has never been as fun as it is with the Epicurious Recipes & Shopping List iPad app!
Features:
- You can look through a variety of different collections of recipes that can be associated to any kind of occasion
- You can utilize the search functions to find different recipes by a keyword or phrase, or you can look up the ingredients to a drink. On top of that you can look for recipes according to the items that you currently have in your fridge, or base it entirely off of healthy food items; pretty much whatever you like
- There are thousands of different recipes in the database and you can get ratings and reviews for all of them to know which ones are the best
- You can shop at the online store and get items that you need for certain recipes
- If you find recipes that you really like you can tag them and save them into your favorites folder so you don’t have to search for it again every time
- You can also email recipes to your friends and family if you think they would like them
- You can walk through the recipe in a full cookbook view so that it is easy to read the directions as you cook
- You can also get nutritional info on most all of the recipes so you can find the ones that fit into your diet
Conclusion:
Voted 3 1/2 stars by iPad app users and is currently free to download.
Description:
If you love baseball then you can’t miss the MLB.com At Bat iPad app for the new Apple tablet. This game has been formulated just for the iPad and it shows. The app is loaded with a variety of different features that will keep you updated on everything Baseball. Never miss another regular season game or wonder what the latest box scores are. This app allows you to watch live video of regular season games where blackout restriction apply, as well as listen to live audio broadcasts from your favorite home or unbiased announcers.
You can see stats for any individual players and even see how fast every single pitch was thrown. The video from the app is actually very impressive and comes with an easy control scheme so that you can play, pause, fast forward, and rewind to your heart’s content. There is no more comprehensive baseball app out on the market today. This app also utilizes the touch screen capabilities of the iPad as well as the impressive graphics engine that is associated with it. The iPad really brings baseball to life and you will feel like you are a part of it. You will love the features and options that are available on this app so stop waiting and download it today.
Features:
- This game was created just for the iPad
- This is the latest MLB At Bat version and it far surpasses the other games in the franchise
- This app includes a simulation for Live Game that has been altered to be fully functional with the multi-touch screen features
- The game has options where you can track how fast each pitch is thrown, where it is thrown, and the type of pitch that was released in each and every MLB game
- You can get box scores for every game so that you are up-to-date with the latest baseball news
- You also have the ability to get play-by-plays, statistics for individual players, and you can also watch highlights from the actual games
- There is an audio feature where you can listen to live broadcasts of every game and choose if you want an unbiased announcer or one that roots for the home team
- If you are an MLB.tv subscriber then you can also have access to live regular season games
- This is the ultimate MLB resource during the regular season and post season as well
Conclusion:
Voted 3 1/2 stars by iPad app users and currently is $14.99 to download.
Description:
The E*TRADE Mobile Pro iPad app is a great way to stay up-to-date on your investments and securities. You can trade at any time or in any location and you can do it all for free. This app is one of the largest and most secure ways to trade securities while on the go. Having a mobile version of E*TRADE Mobile Pro allows you to always have a snapshot of your accounts and be able to access them at all times in order for you to maximize your profits and secure your investments.
The other great part about this powerful app is its ability to keep your information safe. It only allows you to access your information with your security code so that you don’t have to worry about your accounts if you lose your iPad. You can enjoy all of the safety and convenience of having your accounts with you at all times with the E*TRADE iPad app.
Features:
- One of the great things about this app is that it puts your financial accounts right within your fingertips. You can trade stocks at any time and in any location
- You can get quotes in real time for absolutely free, and you can also have integrated charts accompany them
- You will be up to date on all of the most recent market news and can even get commentary on a lot of it
- You can get onto your personal account at any time and review your portfolio; you also have the ability to edit or view your order details whenever you want
- You can opt to have CNBC support with video in order to get even more information on the latest financial news
- This app provides some easy opportunities to buy and sell stock, trade other securities, as well as set up some advanced orders
Conclusion:
If you are trying to stay up on the financial industry and its ups and downs then this would be a great companion for you. This is great for people that have stock portfolios and want to have maximum control over them. You really can buy or sell stock at any time of the day and it makes for a great securities exchange platform. The other bonus is that it is free so you don’t have to worry about wasting money on a subscription fee. Definitely worth checking out.
Voted 3 stars by iPad app users and is currently free to download.
Description:
The Labyrinth 2 HD iPad app is the much anticipated sequel of the first Labyrinth game for the iPhone. This version of the game has been specifically designed for the iPad and utilizes the accelerometer and clear graphics in order to create a fun strategy game. You will have to have steady hands and a large amount of patience in order to perfect the boards and advance in the game.
This version of the Labyrinth franchise has really outdone itself. They have added a variety of new elements to the game to make it faster, more original, and a lot more challenging. You will have to avoid cannons, ball re-sizers, fans, and much more in order to get your ball to the end of the maze. You also have the option to create your own levels to make it even more challenging. Once you create your own pathway you can upload it to the social community for other people to play. You also have the ability to download other people’s levels as well.
Features:
- This sequel to the popular Labyrinth game includes a variety of new elements in the game. These elements are new bumpers, more balls, cannons, magnets, fans, doors, items that re-size the ball, merry-go-rounds, lasers, duplicators, and a whole lot more
- There is also a feature in this game that you can use to design and create your own boards. Once you have created a variety of different mazes, obstacles, and items you can then upload it online and let your friends (and complete strangers) try to beat them
- You can host a multiplayer game and gave up to four of your friends play with you over Bluetooth or local Wi-Fi
- As you progress through the levels you can get a variety of different awards and achievements for your good performance
- If you enjoy just playing the single player game then you will love that you can play against your “ghost” in order to try and top your best run
- If you want some more variety then you can also download levels that have been created by other people online and play them and rate them for other users
Conclusion:
You can’t go wrong with a good Labyrinth game. It does a good job of showing off the iPad’s accelerometer and also it’s crisp graphics. You will be able to see how sensitive the tablet is to movement and how well it reacts to real-time physics.
Voted 5 stars by iPad app users and currently runs for around $7.99.
Description:
The Asphalt 5 HD iPad app is a great way to kill a few weeks of your life. You will get so caught up in the beatiful graphics, brilliant gameplay, and shiny cars that there won’t be a need to go anywhere other than your couch when you need a break from your bed. This is one of the best racing apps to ever hit the market. You will take control of a variety of different cars ranging from a Lamborghini to a Ferrari and you will take to the city streets in a wild race of action. Try and beat your opponents and score the best time on the track. There are over 12 different locations to choose from so you will never get bored of the environments and their detailed features.
Enjoy a number of different game modes ranging from 8 single player modes to an intense online multiplayer mode where you can hook up and race with friends and complete strangers.
Features:
- There are over 3o different cars that you can choose from, including some of the fastest cars ever created. This list includes cars like the Lamborghini, the Ferrari, the Ducati, and the Audi
- You can change up the control screens so that it fits your personality and driving style. You can decide where to put the accelerator, the brake, and also the steering wheel
- There are three different control schemes that you can choose from including the touch screen controls with customizable buttons, the accelerometer for tilting and turning purposes, and the virtual steering wheel option that is something that was created specifically for the iPad
- There are over 8 different events that you can race in, including the Cop Chase, Duel Mode, Time Attack, Drift Contest, Escape Mode, and the Last Man Standing
- The graphics are incredible. They are in 3D and they cater to the HD engine. The environments are detailed and lush and the cars are pristine
- Race on courses that are in 12 different places from around the globe. These locations include places like Las Vegas, Aspen, and more
- Last of all there is a multiplayer mode that you can play in while using either online connection or Bluetooth
Conclusion:
One of the best iPad apps out so far. The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is smooth, and the ability to customize your control scheme is just awesome. Totally worth the money and is a great app to showcase everything that the iPad is capable of.
Voted 4 stars by iPad app users and currently costs $6.99 to download.
Description:
The Wall Street Journal has long been one of the premier newspapers in the country. The latest business, financial, and market stories are always first published on this award winning editorial. Now you bring all of this important information to your tablet with The Wall Street Journal iPad app. You can browse through hundreds of articles that have been chosen by top journalists and stay completely up to date with the financial industry. You can also save parts of the content for later reading or future reference. Take advantage of this nifty app and download it today!
Features:
- There is a variety of free content that are made available with the download of this app
- You can see the “Now” option to see updated news coverage and insights on world issues
- You can also view top articles that were picked by Journal editors themselves
- You can watch a variety of slideshows and videos that have been put out there with the free articles
- The app allows you to look up different market data such as a watchlist and searchable quotes
- You can get access to market opinions, business advice, and other subscriber only content
- There is a week long archive that you can download so that you can read articles and other information whenever you want and you can do it while you are offline
- You can save certain parts of the articles you are reading for future reference, or just to finish them at a later time
- If you find articles that you really like and you want to share them with people then you can use the My Journal function to save the excerpt and then share it with friends over the WSJ.com website
Conclusion:
This is a great way to stay connected to the financial state of the country. You get updates, and top article picks that give some real insight on our economy. The only problem with this app is the fact that the free content will only take you so far, and in order to subscribe you end up paying more than you would if you were to just subscribe to the paper. Kind of an odd marketing strategy and really doesn’t make much sense. If they can figure out the full price subscription issue then this would be a great app for the iPad market
Voted 2 stars by iPad app users and is currently free to download.
Description:
With the introduction of the iPad, there have been thousands of apps that have been created just to utilize it’s graphics, features, and operating system. The Marvel Comics iPad app is a great example of developers using a variety of different technologies to bring comic books to life. This app is loaded with superhero goodness. It includes comics from all of your favorite heroes like Spiderman, Captain America, and Wolverine. It allows you to search for comics from the Featured, Free, Top 25, and My Comics sections. This allows you to see a variety of different comics that are available and to see how much they cost.
Once you download a comic you can also make a Marvel.com account so that you can backup your downloads just in case there are any problems. This backup ability is a great way to feel safe about all of the comic purchases you have made.
Features:
- Has all of the popular superheroes that you have grown up with including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Wolverine, Cyclops, Gambit, Rogue, Storm, Doc Oc, Venom, and so many more
- You can download all of these comic books with just a tap of a button
- Some of these comic book download are free and some of them cost money
- You have the option to pick the guided tour feature to allow you to see the comic in a panel by panel view, and watch it as it is animated
- You can also use the regular control and scroll through each page yourself
- You have panning and zooming features you can use to make sure that you get the most out of each comic
- The artwork is beautiful and the storylines are even better
- You can set up a Marvel.com account so that you can have copies of all of the comics that you download, just in case you were to lose them on your iPad
- There are also frequent upgrades that will be made available on the app so you’ll always have the latest comics right at your fingertips
- You can browse through the top 25 comics, the free comics, the featured comics, as well as the comics that you have already downloaded onto your tablet
Content:
This is one of the greatest comic book resources you will find out on the market today. Has a ton of different comics to choose from and you can read them all day if you would like. They have done a great job of making this app easy to use and have also utilized the graphics engine of the iPad to bring you the best looking comics you have ever seen.
Voted 3 1/2 stars by iPad app users and is currently free to download.
Description:
The SCRABBLE iPad app is one of the best board game adaptations that has ever been created. This app was designed specifically for the iPad and a lot of thought has gone into it’s construction, display, and user interface. This is probably the best version of Scrabble that you will ever play, and it is extremely easy to use and play with other people. You can play on up to 25 different games at a time online with your Facebook friends, or you can use the pas n’ play feature to play with the people that you are currently with.
The game also offers some unique features where you can use your iPhone to help you play the game. There is a free app you can download on your iPhone that will sync with the iPad to let you have your own personal tile rack to refer too. The iPad allows you to have one of the best scrabble word games that you will ever experience.
Features:
- You can play around 25 different games in the multiplayer mode all at the same time
- The HD Graphics are incredibly impressive, and you will love how crisp and clear the images are
- You can play in either the landscape mode or the portrait mode, depending on what you want
- There is a new mode featured in this game called the “Party Play” Mode and you can play it with four different friends of your choice
- You can also get a tile rack for free on your iPhone so that you can use it as a tile rack
- There is a Teaching feature called the Scrabble Teacher which will help show you the best word choices you could have used on the last move. This is a great way to track and record your progress so that you can get better
- The user interface is very intuitive and easy to navigate
- You can also listen to your own iTunes music while playing so that you don’t have to just rely on the soundtrack that has already been provided
Conclusion:
The iPad is awesome! This is the best version of scrabble out on the market. Simply incredible. You will love this app and the way it integrates to this new and impressive technology. Well worth the money because you will never have to buy the board game, or any board game for that matter, ever again!
Voted 4 stars by iPad app users and currently costs $9.99 to download.
Description:
With all of the success of the Real Racing franchise on the iPhone, it would make sense that they would bring this stunning racing game to the iPad. The Real Racing HD iPad app is one of the best racers on the tablet market today and boasts some incredible 3D graphics along with an incredibly smooth framerate. You will speed around realistic tracks and locations and test your driving skills against the very best.
This updated and revamped version of the original has a lot to offer iPad users. The graphics have been greatly improved, there are variety of now skins that you can put on the cars to customize them the way you want, you can adjust how sensitive the touch screen controls are for the game, and you can also participate in the ghost racing tracks to try and race and beat out your previous best time.
This game has a lot of impressive features to offer and will definitely be a staple iPad app for a long time to come. Download this app today and get the best of the racing genre for the iPad tablet.
Features:
- Incredible 3D graphics, best to date on the iPad
- You can pick new skins to put onto your cars to help you customize them
- New ghost racing mode to help you beat your old best times
- You can watch your replays to see fun crashes or impressive maneuvering
- Over 48 different cars you can choose from to race with
- These cars will come in one of four different varieties: muscle cars, exotic cars, sedans, or hatchbacks
- 5 different game modes to participate in
- These game modes include the Career Mode which has 76 different events, the Time Trial mode, a local multiplayer mode where you can support up to 6 people, or an online mode where you can get put into leagues
- 12 different tracks that you can experience. These will take place in locations from across the world
- You can view the game from the cockpit or pick an out of car camera angle
- You can pick different control options including touch or tilting to be able to steer the car
- Also has the option of online leaderboards that you can check up on frequently to see where you rank
- Has it’s own original soundtrack, or you can get on your iTunes and listen to your favorite music as you speed down the track
Conclusion:
Voted 4 1/2 stars by iPad app users and currently costs $9.99 to download.
