In Pictures: 15 Best iPad Apps for Newbies (2012)

Got a shiny, new iPad or iPad Mini? The first thing you'll notice is that the tablet itself isn't all that exciting. It's the apps that make the iPad special. Here are 15 must-have apps.

AIM

The iPad with its big touch keyboard is a great instant messaging device. You can tap out short messages and responses with ease. I prefer AIM for iPad (free) because it makes conversations easy to manage. You can also chat directly with Facebook and Google Talk friends. Best of all, you can send instant messages to phones that support text messaging straight from a Wi-Fi-connected iPad.

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