Monica Heath Significant Computer Based Inventions (2010-2019)

  • Original iPad

    Original iPad
    Apple releases the original iPad. Apple wanted to create a third category device that was better at certain tasks than a laptop. The iPad was a mobile operating system that was built with a multi-touch screen and virtual keyboard. The iPad could shoot videos, take photos, play music, etc.
  • iPhone 4

    iPhone 4
    Apple releases iPhone 4. The iPhone 4 was the fourth generation of the iPhone lineup. The iPhone introduced a new hardware design, and is also known as the thinnest smartphone. It was the first to introduce front-facing cameras.
  • Chromebook

    Chromebook
    The first Chromebooks, by Acer and Samsung go on sale. Chromebooks can perform multiple tasks busing Google Chrome browser. All applications and data gathered in cloud rather than the machine itself.
  • Windows 8

    Windows 8
    Microsoft releases the operating system Windows 8. Windows 8 was a way to improve users experience on tablets. These changes included, touch-optimized Window shell bases on the design language and Start screen, new platform in developing apps with touchscreen input, etc.
  • iPhone 5S

    Apple releases iPhone 5S. This iPhone remains the same design as iPhone 5, although 5S has new white/gold, white/silver, and gray/black color scheme. The 5s also introduced the first 64-bit processor to be used on a smartphone.
  • Windows 10

    Windows 10
    Microsoft releases the operating system Windows 10. Window 10 is to unify Windows experience across multiple devices. However, Windows 10 was criticized quite a lot. The touch-oriented mode was criticized for creating regression on the tough-oriented interface of its predecessor.
  • SD Card That Stores 1 Terabyte

    SD Card That Stores 1 Terabyte
    Lexar releases the first SD card which can store one terabyte. The card claims to read speeds of up to 95MB/s and write speeds of 70MB/s.