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.

Dropbox

Cloud storage service, Dropbox, is a must-have app on your iPad. It's a free service (up to 18GB if you refer enough friends) for storing photos, documents and video in the cloud. You can upgrade to higher storage levels with a subscription fee. Sure, Apple's own iCloud attempts to mimic Dropbox – you know it's a good app when Apple tries to integrate similar functionality into iOS – but doesn't do nearly as good a job. Dropbox is a real and familiar file folder system that is accessible on multiple platforms. It is the data center of your online life.

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