Apps don't download to iPad 2

I have the latest iOS. Latest iTunes.
I tried to download some new apps, just word games.
They start to download, but get stuck on installing. 
also, I had many updates which did not install on the iPad 2.
They all do install when I connect the iPad to the Mac, however.
Everything was working several days ago. I reset the iPad but that did not help.

I had the same problem on my iPhone 4 yesterday when I wante to update some apps.
I assume that is due to the people getting their new iPads yesterday and everyone tries to get the newest apps. Maybe the servers don't get along with all the traffic
Here is how I 'solved' it
I deleted the apps then tried to redownload. No effect.
Then I just waited for about half an over without touching my iPhone. I needed to make a phone call therefore I took my iPhone and it asked me to re-enter my password. So I did and after two minutes all updates and downloads were finished just like nothing happened.

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