iPad screen-size 1024 x 768 questions!

Hi gang,
when I look at apps on my iPad, I realize that there is a small (20 pixels?) strip at the top which is reserved for displaying the network connection, the time and battery level.
Do I need to adjust my layout to accommodate that or is Apple just overlaying their stuff above my screen?
I have left that area empty so that nothing collides ... but I am not sure if I did the right thing?
thanks
when I look at apps on my iPad, I realize that there is a small (20 pixels?) strip at the top which is reserved for displaying the network connection, the time and battery level.
Do I need to adjust my layout to accommodate that or is Apple just overlaying their stuff above my screen?
I have left that area empty so that nothing collides ... but I am not sure if I did the right thing?
thanks

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Edit:
Im always too slow! UGH!
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