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Breaking News6:49pm UK, Wednesday January 27, 2010
Apple Unveils New Tablet Computer – The iPad
Adam Arnold, Sky News Online
Apple chief executive Steve Jobs has unveiled his new touchscreen computer called the iPad.
He said it was a “revolutionary” product between a laptop computer and a smartphone.
Speaking at a news conference in San Francisco, Mr Jobs said: “We want to kick off 2010 by introducing a truly magical and revolutionary product.
“All of us use laptops and smartphones now.
“The question has arisen lately – is there room for a third category of device in the middle, something between the laptop and the smartphone?”
He then showed off the new iPad, which has an on-screen keyboard.
Earlier in the day, Sky News revealed that an official prototype of the device has been used by a UK design company to develop software.
Brandwidth were given the device to help them develop applications for Guinness World Records using some of the confirmed software features.
A Look At Apples New iPad
Dean Johnson, from Brandwidth told Sky News: “We’ve been told ‘tablet’ is simply the working title of the device because of the platform, but iPad is the front runner for the official name.
“We were given this prototype by Apple in December to help us develop software for Guinness.
“Its not the final version by any means, but it showcases some of the features of the digital publishing hub that the device will become.
“It has all the usual goodies you would expect from Apple, but the publishing will bring all that live. Its an ideal piece of kit.”
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