2010 Technology Predictions [+rep for playing!]

[MrPinkPanther]

So so weird how I predicted that Digital Economy Bill lol

It's been on the cards for a long time, since the middle of last year so you'd probably heard it somewhere and forgotten.

Yeah that and Boonzeet's spot on prediction of the ipad were pretty weird

Again the "iPad" has been rumoured for a long time along with the "iSlate" so it's not surprising

[HotelUser]

The fun predictions haven't come true yet

[The Professor]

It's been on the cards for a long time, since the middle of last year so you'd probably heard it somewhere and forgotten.


Again the "iPad" has been rumoured for a long time along with the "iSlate" so it's not surprising

Rumoured and confirmed are completely different things, There were rumours that there would be both a TFT and OLED version, front facing camera, 7-12 inch screen, basically everyone was guessing. The iPad name was never even thrown about, at least not widely.

[Homosexual]

Rumoured and confirmed are completely different things, There were rumours that there would be both a TFT and OLED version, front facing camera, 7-12 inch screen, basically everyone was guessing. The iPad name was never even thrown about, at least not widely.

Aren't Apple known for adding new things at the last minute, for example the YouTube app on the iPhone?

[GommeInc]

Rumoured and confirmed are completely different things, There were rumours that there would be both a TFT and OLED version, front facing camera, 7-12 inch screen, basically everyone was guessing. The iPad name was never even thrown about, at least not widely.

I remember reading somewhere that Apple copyrighted (trademarked, whatever you wish to call it) the name and word "iPad" quite a while ago. Probably over a year ago now

[xxMATTGxx]

I remember reading somewhere that Apple copyrighted (trademarked, whatever you wish to call it) the name and word "iPad" quite a while ago. Probably over a year ago now

That doesn't always mean they will use it. I believe Apple have got some rights on other names for their next versions of OSX or something. Other big cat names If I remember rightly.

[GommeInc]

That doesn't always mean they will use it. I believe Apple have got some rights on other names for their next versions of OSX or something. Other big cat names If I remember rightly.

Indeed, but rumours play a significant part on confirmation The trademarking of iPad spread rumours, suggesting Apple may release a pad like device. When the confirmation came about, it wasn't as surprising as it could of been if trademarks were kept secret. When the iPhone was announced, it was looked upon as a God send because no-one really knew what it would be like - just an Apple phone was the main view. Knowing that Apple had trademarked iPad (suggesting a possible pad/tablet-PC) softened the blow when they finally confirmed it. The rest, like what it would look like and how it would look spec wise, is down to pure speculation and opinion.

[Black_Apalachi]

I remember reading somewhere that Apple copyrighted (trademarked, whatever you wish to call it) the name and word "iPad" quite a while ago. Probably over a year ago now

If you sat down and thought of a good list of possible names for future Apple products (i.e. think of a bland word and stick an i in front of it) and register them, you could become fairly rich when they decide they want to buy them off you in the future

[GommeInc]

If you sat down and thought of a good list of possible names for future Apple products (i.e. think of a bland word and stick an i in front of it) and register them, you could become fairly rich when they decide they want to buy them off you

.... Buy? What is this thing you mention? Apple don't buy things, don't be absurb! They steal and pay for it in law suits

[Recursion]

If you sat down and thought of a good list of possible names for future Apple products (i.e. think of a bland word and stick an i in front of it) and register them, you could become fairly rich when they decide they want to buy them off you in the future

Yeah, they just take the domain off you.