Archive for January, 2010

Apple finally released the iPad!

January 27th, 2010

And – it’s like a biiiig iPod.

(Picture source Jim Wilson – New York Times)

Here are some pictures and facts

  • OS is based on iPhone OS
  • All iPhone apps will also run on the iPad – “virtually unmodified”
    The iPhone apps can run in a black box in the middle of the screen or by doubling the pixels and fill the screen, but loose resolution
  • The new SDK for the iPad is released today
  • Of course, apps from the iPhone can be modified so they are perfect for the iPad
  • Almost “life-size” virtual keyboard
  • Synchronize data from PC or MAC
  • The iPad works in both landscape and portrait mode, like the iPhone. It has a virtual keyboard, access to photo collections, direct access to iTunes’ surfeit of content.
  • The new iBooks app will allow you to read an purchase eBooks. So Apple is on a collision course with Amazon.

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