An iPad is a tablet computer designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It runs Apple’s iOS mobile operating system. The first iPad was released on April 3, 2010; the most recent iPad models are the iPad Air 2, which was released on October 22, 2014, and the iPad Mini 3, which was released on October 19, 2014. The user interface is built around the device’s multi-touch screen, including a virtual keyboard. The iPad includes built-in Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity on select models. As of January 2015, there have been over 250 million iPads sold.
iPads can be used as a camera remote to take pictures with the iPad’s built-in camera. The iPad has a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, which enables it to automatically rotate the screen to match the orientation of the device and respond to shaking the device to enter a “undo” mode in some applications. Apple has released five generations of iPad models, each accompanied by one of the five major releases of iOS. The original iPad was described as a “revolutionary and magical product that changes the way we live”.
iPads have become increasingly popular in recent years as a tool for both work and leisure. Their portability and ease of use make them ideal for a wide range of tasks, from browsing the web and checking email to playing games and watching movies.
While some may view the iPad as simply a large smartphone, its larger screen and more powerful processor make it a much more versatile device. For many users, the iPad is the perfect compromise between the portability of a smartphone and the power and functionality of a laptop.
Whether you use your iPad for business or pleasure, there’s no denying that it’s a powerful and useful tool. With its growing popularity, it’s likely that we’ll see even more innovative uses for the iPad in the years to come.