Apple iPad 3 Release: Top 10 Apps for the High Definition Retina Display

Apple's latest 4G-ready iPad has finally landed and if you are one of those fortunate ones to own the device on its launch day itself, you must have been mesmerized by its stunning HD makeover while looking at the Retina Display for the first time.

The Retina display on the new iPad features a 2048 x 1536 resolution, 44 percent greater color saturation and 3.1 million pixels - in the same 9.7-inch space. Apple claims it's four times the number of pixels in iPad 2 and a million more than an HDTV. The screen resolution of the device is so sharp that words on its screen are sharper than words in print.

It seems that Apple wants the new iPad's users to experience the Retina Display to its core. The company has created a new section in the App Store named great apps for the new iPad, which is fully dedicated to apps that have been developed for the new iPad's Retina Display.

For your convenience, we've compiled top 10 apps that have been given a super high resolution update to correspond with the release.

1. Star Walk for iPad

Star Walk for iPad. Credit: Apple App Store

The Star Walk app has been renovated to work on Apple's new iPad - with a super-sharp new view capable of showing 300,000 stars on screen at once. The app is available in the App Store for $4.99.

What's been updated?

New SkyLive with animation
New HIP Catalog with more than 170k stars
Up to 200k objects on screen (compare to 10k on iPad/iPad2)
High resolution interface
High resolution textures for planets, constellations and satellites
High resolution Pictures of the Day

2. Infinity Blade II

Infinity Blade II. Credit: Apple App Store

The popular action sword-fighting game Infinity Blade II has had an update to sharpen up its graphics for the new HD screen in the third generation iPad. The app is available in the App Store for $6.99.

What's been updated?

Added high-resolution support for the New iPad
Added Russian, Dutch, Swedish, Portuguese, and Brazilian Portuguese language support

3. Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy

Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy. Credit: Apple App Store

Air Supremacy is an air combat 3D game that was showcased at the Apple event last week. Designed with the latest iOS technology and features, the game has both an extensive single player campaign and new multiplayer modes.

There's already a Sky Gamblers game and Air Supremacy is the latest version made especially for the new iPad with super high resolution images that look just lovely on the new tablet. The game works on other Apple devices too. The app is available in the App Store for $4.99.

4. Mass Effect Infiltrator

Mass Effect Infiltrator. Credit: Apple App Store

Mass Effect Infiltrator is a sci-fi space shoot-em-up game. It has been optimized for the new iPad to offer users high-resolution gaming experience with smoother performance and Retina Display enhancements. The app is available in the App Store for $6.99.

5. Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation

Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation. Credit: Apple App Store

Considered as the best FPS on mobile devices, especially if you're a multiplayer-minded gamer, Modern Combat 3 has been optimized for the new Retina Display in the latest iPad. The game allows users to fight through a 13-mission campaign from Los Angeles to Pakistan. Users can enter battles for up to 12 players in six exclusive maps and seven different modes.

The app is available in the App Store for $0.99.

6. Real Racing 2 HD

Real Racing 2 HD. Credit: Apple App Store

Optimized for the new iPad, Real Racing 2 HD is a stunning 3D racer game that offers 10-plus hour career mode. According to IGN, Real Racing 2 is without a doubt the best racing game for the iPad. The app is available in the App Store for $2.99.

What's been updated?

Full 2048-by-1536 Retina support with 4x anti-aliasing
New Photo Mode to adjust field-of-view, zoom and tailor a number of filters to create portraits of cars, before saving to gallery
New night-themed main menu scene

7. Labyrinth 2 HD

Labyrinth 2 HD. Credit: Apple App Store

Labyrinth 2 HD supports the new bigger levels as well as the hundreds of thousands of iPhone/iPod touch levels already created by the community. The app is available in the App Store for $7.99.

What's been updated?

Retina display graphics for a super crisp look on the new iPad
Bug fix for merry-go-round
Server communication stability improvement

8. NYTimes for iPad

NYTimes for iPad. Credit: Apple App Store

The app NYTimes for iPad has been optimized for the new Retina Display in the latest Apple iPad. The app is available in the App Store for free.

What's been updated?

Saved articles are now synced across your NYTimes apps for iPad and NYTimes for iPhone 3.3 and above via your NYTimes account
Ability to highlight and copy article text, and look up word definitions
Visual display has been optimized for the new iPad's Retina Display
Performance enhancements and bug fixes

9. IncrediBooth

IncrediBooth. Credit: Apple App Store

Now you can show up your photo strips in high resolution as IncrediBooth has been optimized for the new Retina Display in the latest Apple iPad. The app is available in the App Store for $0.99.

What's been updated?

Optimized for the iPad retina display
Support for shooting with the rear-facing camera
IncrediBooth is now localized in German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Brazilian, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Russian and Swedish.

10. Touchgrind BMX

Touchgrind BMX. Credit: Apple App Store

With stunning graphics, amazing physics and realistic sound, Touchgrind BMX is one of the most addictive fun games for iPad. And now with the optimization for the new iPad, it's nothing less than a treat for your eyes. The app is available in the App Store for $4.99.

What's been updated?