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Hartley Charlton<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced the original iPad 15 years ago today, marking one and a half decades of the company’s “revolutionary” tablet.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n

Federico Viticci<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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A decade of my iPad coverage<\/a>, collected in a single, recently updated page.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

Peter Steinberger<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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Confession: I use my Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 way more than my iPad. Unless iOS, it’s not crippled by software. Chrome works like on desktop, split screen works much better and some of the AI features actually make sense.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

Om Malik<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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The confusion over the device is not limited to reviewers or buyers but extends to Apple itself, which hasn’t really been able to give it the direction it deserves. Had Steve Jobs not died, the iPad likely would have received more focus, attention, and appreciation.<\/p>\n

Over the years, it’s fair to say the iPad has suffered from a subpar operating system experience. There has been a distinct lack of popular and hit applications. Still, one can’t ignore the amazing hardware and its true capabilities. If only there were more interesting apps — not games — that tapped into what Apple packs into it.<\/p>\n

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Still, there is no denying that for children and elders, the iPad is a perfect computer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

See also: BasicAppleGuy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Previously:<\/p>\n