Rumors

“1. Publishing and Media Lets start with the most obvious choice: Media. Weve covered the previous rumors that Apple wants to redefine print with its rumored tablet. While the Kindle has done a lot to bring print into digital form, a tablet could be far more suited for reading the newspaper, opening up your textbook, and even sharing notes. Hell, Wireds already preparing for the tablet. The simple point is that its easier to carry a smart tablet than 300 hardcover books and 20 newspapers with you. Apples tablet will almost certainly have a focus on bringing all of print into the digital world, whether the industry is ready for it or not. 2. Healthcare Above: The AirStrop OB iPhone App. It allow doctors to check on their patients vitals on-the-go. A few days ago, a rumor spread that Apple was designing the tablet specifically for the healthcare industry. While we, of course, have no idea whether the tablet is being made for doctors or whether its being made at all, the notion is very logical. First, the iPhone is already a tool that doctors use to save lives. If the tablet can run apps, then those tools will immediately be at their disposal. Second, it has the capability to replace the clipboard by accessing digital records, making medical data easy-to-search, and having references built right into the tablet. Healthcare is a lagging industry in terms of technological adoption, but if any company has the resources to break that barrier, its Apple. 3. Entertainment …

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