So you just got a new iPad or Android tablet device for the holidays and are looking for suggestions of what apps to download first. You?re in luck! There are more than 100,000 apps developed for the iPad, in addition to hundreds of thousands of iPhone apps that run reasonably well on the larger screen. As well, there are several thousand Android apps that work and play well on dozens of the tablets that run on Google?s mobile platform.
Here is our comprehensive list of tablet apps to help you get started.
Dragon Dictation (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad: Free)
Before we get into all the fun and games, we should note that tablets are increasingly used for work and getting things done. A simple, magical and free app for the iPad is Dragon Dictation, which expertly and accurately jots down whatever you speak into the device. Once you complete your note to yourself or work memo, you can store it within the app, email the document, and share it with others via Facebook and Twitter. The Siri Office Assistant for the iPhone 4S is showcasing how smart devices can operate with voice-recognition instruction. While Dragon Dictation doesn?t do everything Siri can do, it does run on iPads (which Siri does not) and should convince you not to pony up for an extra keyboard. While Dragon Dictation is not yet available for Android smartphones and tablets, developer Nuance Communications created the FlexT9 Speak-Trace-Write Tap app for the platform. They also recently acquired touchscreen input creator Swype, introducing dictation capabilities in the latest beta version of the Swype keyboard app. While FlexT9 is $4.99, it offers seamless transitions between voice and and text-based inputs. An added bonus is that both apps work for a variety of languages
Netflix (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android smartphones and tablets: free with subscription)
For about eight bucks a month, cheaper than most premium cable subscriptions, you can stream movies and television programs from the comprehensive Netflix library to your iPad or Android tablet. The app?s interface is easy and elegant, and users can watch a movie or show streamed from Netflix on their television sets and pick up where they left off on their tablet or smartphone. Netflix, of course, is not the only entertainment video streaming service around. Hulu Plus also offers a robust library of movies and television shows for a $7.99 monthly subscription. If you?re looking to tap into some free entertainment, Crackle - Movies & TV offers a nice selection from the Sony Entertainment Library, including hundreds of movies and full-length episodes of Seinfeld and The Three Stooges. All three apps are available on the iPad and Android tablets.
Kindle (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android smartphones and tablets: free)
You don?t have to own a Kindle to download books and magazines (some of which are free) from Apple?s Kindle Store. iPads and Android Tablets ? including the Kindle Fire ? offer the extra advantage of backlit displays so you don?t have to keep a light on while reading in bed. Like Netflix, you can read from one device and pick up where you left off on another. The Barnes and Noble NOOK app for iPads and Android tablets is also a solid option depending on your allegiances.
This is the best out of all the racing games available for the iPad, and takes special advantage of the speed and graphical capabilities offered by the A5 chip found within the iPad 2. While Real Racing 2 also recently debuted on Android, it is not compatible with all Android tablets. If you have a need for speed on your Android tablet, check out Asphalt HD instead for 99 cents.
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Great recommendations! I think any new Android or iPhone user would definitely find good use in these app ideas! I just made the switch over from iPhone to Android and luckily for me a few of my favorites are available on both. I’m more of an actual book person instead of reading off of my phone, but the more I read about that Kindle app, it definitely gets me more intrigued. I think I’ll just have to suck it up and go ahead and give it a try. My phone is a lot easier and lighter to carry with me anyways. Thankfully my most favorite app that I had on my iPhone is also available on Android, so I made sure I downloaded it first. I personally think it’s a lot better on my Android because it’s a bit bigger than the iPhone. It’s called the DISH Remote Access app and comes from my TV provider and employer DISH Network. It works by itself in that it will allow you to manage and schedule recordings to your DVR while you’re away from home, or works in conjunction with one of DISH’s Sling Adapters and lets you watch all of your subscribed programming. You can watch your recorded stuff anywhere or even live no matter where you are just as long as you have a working 3G/4G or Wi-Fi connection. It’s pretty cool and the best live TV app I’ve found. A lot of other TV providers will say they have some version of this app, but in all reality you are limited to your home. Definitely check it out though, it’s awesome!
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