20 apps that take advantage of the iPad's strengths

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20 apps that take advantage of the iPad's strengths

I have said that the Apple iPad is only good at two things but that it's really good at those two things. I've compiled a list of my 20 favorite apps for taking advantage of the iPad's strengths. Read more

 

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