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If you're one of the lucky people who received a new iPad over the holidays, we have a great collection of iPad apps to get you started. There are both free and paid apps here, but all are tried and true selections for everything from gaming to cooking. If you're on Android, check back tomorrow for the best new apps for your Android device.

Flipboard (free) is one of the best on the iPad for swiping through the news. It's fully customizable so you can just view the news categories you want, and you can even add social networks like Facebook and Twitter to read the latest updates. If you want an elegant way to swipe through the news on your iPad, Flipboard is the way to go.