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Thursday, March 15, 2012, 07:40 pm
Apple launches iTunes section for Retina Display-ready iPad apps
In preparation of the upcoming Friday launch of its new iPad, Apple on Thursday put together a list of 24 apps that best utilize the new tablet's high resolution Retina Display.Since the new iOS software development kit was released in early March, app makers have been busy updating and submitting software that can take advantage of the high resolution screen found on Apple's third-generation iPad.
Just hours before its newest iPad is scheduled to launch, Apple has gathered together 24 of the best and most popular apps that support the tabelet's Retina Display. The selected apps can be browsed and purchased through iTunes, or if a user already owns a previous version of the software it can be directly downloaded from the iPad's App Store app.
Standout apps include Tweetbot, which boasts full Retina Display compatibility and a new streaming option, and two of the apps demoed at Apple's iPad-centric special event; SketchBook Pro, the Autodesk drawing app and Namco's new game, Sky Gambler's: Air Supremacy.
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My launch-day iPad just got delivered an hour ago. The display is awesome! Can't wait to get home and sync my apps.
What? No Angry Birds apps yet? 
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Originally Posted by Dickprinter 
What? No Angry Birds apps yet?
What? No Angry Birds apps yet?
In all seriousness I'm excited for Angry Birds Space and hope that it's Retina Display ready by the it launches on March 22. I have gotten 3 stars and found all golden eggs in their main game. That was a huge time investment but for $1.99 well worth the money.
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Originally Posted by Dunks
Mine launch-day iPad just got delivered an hour ago. The display is awesome! Can't wait to get home and sync my apps.
Mine launch-day iPad just got delivered an hour ago. The display is awesome! Can't wait to get home and sync my apps.
Mine finally made it to San Jose after taking a 5 day site seeing tour in Alaska. Looks like it will be here on time after all
I'm hoping my app gets approved soon now that's it's iPad Retina ready! http://onsongapp.com/
Angry Birds Space better be Retina enabled when it launches on the 22nd.
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Originally Posted by SolipsismX
In all seriousness I'm excited for Angry Birds Space and hope that it's Retina Display ready by the it launches on March 22. I have gotten 3 stars and found all golden eggs in their main game. That was a huge time investment but for $1.99 well worth the money.
In all seriousness I'm excited for Angry Birds Space and hope that it's Retina Display ready by the it launches on March 22. I have gotten 3 stars and found all golden eggs in their main game. That was a huge time investment but for $1.99 well worth the money.
LOL, I see you're a fan too
I have all three Angry Birds games on my iPhone (Original, Rio, Seasons). I've got three stars in every single level (including the recently released Mt. Fuji episode in seasons).
I plan on just buying Angry Birds Space for my incoming iPad; don't see the need to buy both the iPad and iPhone versions.
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Originally Posted by Mazda 3s
LOL, I see you're a fan too
I have all three Angry Birds games on my iPhone (Original, Rio, Seasons). I've got three stars in every single level (including the recently released Mt. Fuji episode in seasons).
I plan on just buying Angry Birds Space for my incoming iPad; don't see the need to buy both the iPad and iPhone versions.
LOL, I see you're a fan too
I have all three Angry Birds games on my iPhone (Original, Rio, Seasons). I've got three stars in every single level (including the recently released Mt. Fuji episode in seasons).
I plan on just buying Angry Birds Space for my incoming iPad; don't see the need to buy both the iPad and iPhone versions.
Oh yeah. I don't care if people call us "hardcore lamers" it's fun and challenging. The perfect game to play while waiting in line in the bank or at a red light (I didn't just say that).
I have Rio and Seasons but haven't completed them. I fond seasons to be particularly hard, especially in Winter. Though Birthday was also challenging on the regular game.
Anyway, the new gravitational element for Space looks great. A whole new dimension to consider.
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Originally Posted by SolipsismX
Oh yeah. I don't care if people call us "hardcore lamers" it's fun and challenging. The perfect game to play while waiting in line in the bank or at a red light (I didn't just say that).
I have Rio and Seasons but haven't completed them. I fond seasons to be particularly hard, especially in Winter. Though Birthday was also challenging on the regular game.
Anyway, the new gravitational element for Space looks great. A whole new dimension to consider.
Oh yeah. I don't care if people call us "hardcore lamers" it's fun and challenging. The perfect game to play while waiting in line in the bank or at a red light (I didn't just say that).
I have Rio and Seasons but haven't completed them. I fond seasons to be particularly hard, especially in Winter. Though Birthday was also challenging on the regular game.
Anyway, the new gravitational element for Space looks great. A whole new dimension to consider.
I think they're great games, but I have to admit, I did miss a few pineapples, banannas, etc. with some of them, I just can't figure out how we're supposed to get them. Three stars is easy as long as you're willing to take the time. The first time I played the original version, I didn't realize there were special powers when you tapped the screen. I got through it anyway, but boy was it frustrating!
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I see Real Racing 2 says it runs at the full 2048x1536 WITH 4x AA. That's really impressive, it ran at 1080p without any upscaling on the iPad 2 through the HDMI-out. I can't wait to try the various games.