Adam Kos Today marks 15 years since we were first able to Appintroduced the product that still bears the iPad name today. This happened on stage at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, from the mouth of Steve Jobse. How has this tablet changed the tech world? The short answer is: A lot! You can find the longer answer in the text below.
The first iPad, introduced in 2010, caused a real revolution in the technological world. Its arrival marked the birth of a completely new category of devices and influenced the development of many other products. The name “iPad” became synonymous with tablets in general, at least until their range, especially those with Android, grew.
How the iPad changed the world of technology:
- Created a new tablet market: The iPad showed the potential of similar devices and inspired other manufacturers to create their own tablets.
- It changed the way we consume media: We can comfortably read books, watch movies, listen to music on the iPad.chat music or play games and even work. Thanks to its portability and large display, it has become an ideal companion for those who are not satisfied with the small display of the iPhone and MacBook is useless to them.
- Changed the way we work: Many people use the iPad to write emails, view documents, create presentations, graphics, music, film editing, etc. This is especially true when traveling.
- Influenced mobile app development: The demand for iPad apps has spurred the development of new and innovative apps that have fundamentally expanded the possibilities of using tablets – including truly professional apps like Final Cut or Logic Pro.
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What were the main innovations of the first iPad?
The first versions only contained the iPhone operating system stretched to a large display, but on the other hand, it was good. Customers had a familiar system on a large display that could be conveniently controlled with multi-touch gestures. In addition, there was the exemplary integration with other products. Applu and its services. The powerful processor and long battery life ensured smooth operation of the device and a long period of use without the need for charging.
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The iPad was simply a groundbreaking product that changed the way people interact with technology. Its influence is still felt today, influencing the development of new devices and applications. It gave Apple last year's iPad Pro got the M4 chip before computers. So the company is still counting on tablets, even though a lot has changed since the first iPad. But the legacy of the first one still lives on, reminding us how important innovation is to progress. That's why it's not wise to dismiss it now. Apple Vision ProThis product too can one day become something bigger and more fundamental to the world.
Technical specifications of the 1st generation iPad
- 9,7" LED display with a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels
- processor Apple A4
- Internal storage: 16, 32, 64 GB
- 256MB RAM
- Dimensions: x 242,8 189,7 13,4 mm x
- Weight: 680 g
- Lasts up to 10 hours
- Operating system iPhone OS 3.2
- Price from $499
