January 27, 2010
iPad introduced
Steve Jobs introduced the iPadApple's tablet computer line — larger touch screens between phones and laptops. on January 27, 2010 — a tablet-sized iOSApple's mobile operating system — runs iPhone and iPad with a sandboxed app ecosystem. device between smartphone and laptop.
What it was for
The iPadApple's tablet computer line — larger touch screens between phones and laptops. brought touch-first apps to a 10-inch screen — magazines, games, point-of-sale, and field tools. Developers adapted responsive layouts and later split-view multitasking; the 'tablet class' of UX influenced AndroidGoogle's open mobile operating system — the dominant platform for smartphones worldwide. tablets and hybrid 2-in-1s. It redefined casual computing for millions who never bought a PCPersonal computer — a computer designed for individual use, especially desktop or laptop machines..
Companies
- Apple
Why it's here
The iPadApple's tablet computer line — larger touch screens between phones and laptops. created the modern tablet category and a new form factor for app developers.
Why it mattered
It expanded mobile development beyond phones into touch-first tablet experiences.
What it solved
Users wanted internet and media consumption without carrying a laptop or squinting at a phone.
Media
ImageIPadKA KIT, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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