Aweditorium (iPad, Free)
Stroke and swipe through tons of album covers, interviews, gig snaps and HD videos of new artists – think of it as thumbing through record covers in packed boxes, but redesigned into a sexy tablet UI. Aweditorium beats trawling through online 2012 recommendations lists any day.
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OnLive (Android, Free)
Did you ask Santa for on-the-go access to console quality games this year? Well if you got an OnLive sub in your stocking, download the free app for your Android tab and treat yourself to the OnLive Universal Wireless Controller while you're at it.
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GTA III (iPad,/Android, $2.99)
It was a close call between GTA III and Infinity Blade II for the essential game to show off your tablet's talents this Christmas, but Rockstar just pipped ChAIR to the post with this 10th Anniversary Edition of Grand Theft Auto.
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X is for X-ray (iPad, $8.49)
One of those completely unnecessary apps that we still think we can't live without, X is for X-ray lets you swipe to see what makes up everyday objects, like toasters and motorbikes. Also in the series are The Elements and Solar System for iPad so grab your nearest niece or nephew as an excuse stat.
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UCam (Android, Free)
This free camera app scans QR codes and has a few quick access portrait and sports modes – plus once you've finished snapping, you can crop and edit images. UCam also features one click photo sharing between the app and your computer. Basic features, yes – but pretty damn useful.
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