Free iPad applications HBO GO, released on April 29 and officially launched on May 2, and 4oD, released April 28, are proving popular in the US and UK where they were respectively the most downloaded free iPad apps over the seven days through to May 2.
The applications allow users to watch TV shows from HBO in the United States and Channel Four in the United Kingdom on their iPad at their convenience.
The increasing number of TV channels offering apps is thought to be leading to an increase in those who choose to watch TV on the iPad or other tablets. An April survey by Google found that tablets were becoming the medium of choice with many owners spending more time on their devices than watching TV or reading the paper.
Other popular apps from around the world include aerial combat game Blimp HD and flying game Backyard Pilot. ?
The top free iPad applications by country* for the week, by number of downloads, recorded on May 2.
01. USA
HBO GO (entertainment)
Popular US television channel HBO, home of such shows as Boardwalk Empire, comes to the iPad with this new application. The app works in conjunction with users' existing HBO subscriptions and allows users to watch over 1,400 HBO shows on their iPad.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hbo-go/id429775439?mt=8
02. UK
4oD Catch Up (entertainment)
Popular television shows from UK-based Channel 4 can now be watched or re-watched on the iPad at the user's convenience with this application. The 4oD Catch Up also offers content from channels More 4 and E4; all of the episodes available on the 4oD Catch Up app can be watched again up to 30 days after they first appeared on TV.
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/4od-catch-up/id432494037?mt=8
03. France
Blimp HD (games)
Players of this game assume the role of an airship pilot on a distant planet under attack by alien forces. The game is composed of 20 levels and a variety of missions such as protecting targets and destroying enemy aircraft.
http://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/blimp-hd/id397104890?mt=8
04. Canada
Backyard Pilot (games)
In this flight simulation game, players assume the role of an aircraft pilot, flying cargo and passengers around the world across 28 different levels.
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/backyard-pilot/id429116457?mt=8
05.?? Japan
????? (News)
This application, which loosely translates as "The No News" provides users with the latest headlines from around the world. The application allows users to prioritize the types of news that interest them or choose news items based on the accompanying pictures.
http://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id432045340?mt=8
06.?? Australia
Backyard Pilot (games)
See 'Backyard Pilot'.
http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/backyard-pilot/id429116457?mt=8
07.?? Germany
Blimp HD (games)
See ‘Blimp HD'
http://itunes.apple.com/de/app/blimp-hd/id397104890?mt=8
08. China
Blimp HD (games)
See ‘Blimp HD'
http://itunes.apple.com/cn/app/blimp-hd/id397104890?mt=8
09.?? Italy
Ricky Carmichael's Motocross Matchup (games)
This motorbike-racing game pitches players from around the world against each other. The game features courses based on actual motocross tracks, in-game voice chat and the chance to win real- world prizes.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ricky-carmichaels-motocross/id412964785?mt=8
10. Korea
Display Link (productivity)
This application allows users to virtually connect their iPad with their Windows desktop over a wireless network, essentially providing users with two screens on which to work. The application is compatible with Windows 7, Vista and XP.
http://itunes.apple.com/kr/app/displaylink/id411678720?mt=8
*The countries listed are those markets in which the most iOS devices have been sold worldwide. The list of top ten countries is based on AdMob's April 2010 estimate of the worldwide iOS User Distribution.
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