iPad Exclusive: Introducing USA TODAY

Following the NYT Editors’ choice and AP News a couple minutes ago, Apple has just approved and released an official native USA Today iPad app. With the upcoming WSJ app, the iPad is really profiling itself as the ultimate news reading device.

Note that, just like the NYT, it also comes with offline reading. Check out the full description and screenshots:

The nation’s news. Now on your iPad. Updated 24/7.

The latest news stories, scores, weather and photos you’ve come to expect from USA TODAY are now available in a beautiful new way, on your iPad. Staying informed has never been this quick, easy, or enjoyable.

- Browse and read stories from USA TODAY’s signature News, Sports, Money and Life sections. Share stories with friends via email, Twitter, or Facebook. Download all stories to read offline; ideal when traveling.

- Get live weather conditions, up-to-the minute personal radar and the five day forecast at your current location, or for a set of your favorite locations. Review national weather maps including Doppler radar, temperature and precipitation forecasts.

- Review the latest sports scores for NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, college football and basketball. Stay up-to-date on the USA TODAY-ESPN Top 25 Polls for college sports.

- Flip through the day’s best photos from news, sports, and celebrities in vivid, full-screen detail. Share your favorites with friends via email.

- Scan through USA TODAY Snapshots, and vote on a poll question for each. Review responses from all users and filter the results down to your current state and city.