iPad

Technology

A tablet computer from Apple. Its initial reception, where its use case was unclear, is compared to the current state of the Apple Vision Pro.


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Summary

The iPad is a line of tablet computers developed and marketed by Apple, first introduced on January 27, 2010. Initially running iOS, the product line transitioned to iPadOS in 2019 to provide better hardware support and a user interface tailored for larger screens. The family includes the iPad Mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro models. By 2022, Apple had sold over 670 million units, maintaining a dominant market position with a 34.6% share as of late 2021. The device is widely used in sectors like education, healthcare, and business. Its historical impact on productivity is frequently compared to the Apple Vision Pro, particularly regarding its transformative potential for enterprise applications as noted by David Friedberg in his discussion of productivity tools.

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  • Manufacturer

    Apple (Cupertino, USA)

  • Market Share

    34.6 percent (global tablet market share in Q3 2021)

  • Cumulative Sales

    670,000,000 units (total sold as of 2022)

  • Operating System

    iPadOS (forked from iOS)

  • Product Variants

    iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro

  • Initial Release Date

    2010-01-27

Timeline
  • Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduces the first-generation iPad, establishing the modern tablet market and being recognized as a highly influential invention. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2010-01-27

  • Apple releases iPadOS 13, a specialized fork of iOS designed to better support the iPad's hardware and larger screen interface. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2019-09-24

  • The iPad achieves a 34.6% market share among tablets globally during the third quarter of 2021. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2021-09-30

  • Apple reports cumulative sales of over 670 million iPad units since the product's inception. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2022-12-31

IPad

The iPad is a brand of tablet computers developed and marketed by Apple that run the company's mobile operating systems iOS and later iPadOS. The first-generation iPad was introduced on January 27, 2010. Since then, the iPad product line has been expanded to include the smaller iPad Mini, the lighter and thinner iPad Air, and the flagship iPad Pro models. As of 2022, over 670 million iPads have been sold, making Apple the largest vendor of tablet computers. Due to its popularity, the term "iPad" is sometimes used as a generic name for tablet computers. The iPhone's iOS operating system (OS) was initially used for the iPad, but in September 2019, its OS was switched to a fork of iOS called iPadOS that has better support for the device's hardware and a user interface tailored to the tablets' larger screens. Since then, major versions of iPadOS have been released annually. The iPad's App Store is subject to application and content approval. Many older devices are susceptible to jailbreaking, which circumvents these restrictions. The original iPad was well-received for its software and was recognized as one of the most-influential inventions of 2010. As of the third quarter of 2021, the iPad had a market share of 34.6% among tablets. Beside personal use, the iPad is used in the business, education, healthcare, and technology sectors. There are two connectivity variants of iPad; one has only Wi-Fi, and one has additional support for cellular networks. Accessories for the iPad include the Apple Pencil, Smart Case, Smart Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio, Magic Keyboard, and several adapters.

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IPAD, 715, Avenida Alfredo Benavides, Cocharcas, Miraflores, Lima, Lima Metropolitana, Lima, 15074, Perú

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