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Today in Apple history: Apple shows off the Newton for the first time
- On May 29, 1992, Apple showcased its Newton MessagePad for the first time, demonstrating its capabilities like ordering a pizza and sending faxes.
- Hailed as a revolution by Apple CEO John Sculley, the Newton marked Apple's major new product since the original Macintosh from eight years prior.
- The Newton was Steve Sakoman's brainchild, envisioned as a revolutionary handheld computing device with advanced technologies like touch-sensitive screens and handwriting recognition.
- Initially planned for an April 1992 release, the Newton faced delays, with the first demo held at the Consumer Electronics Show on May 29, 1992.
- Apple showcased the Newton alongside the PowerBook 100 laptops, generating excitement but facing internal challenges and delays in development.
- The original Newton MessagePad was released in August 1993 but faced criticism for weak handwriting recognition and was eventually discontinued after Steve Jobs' return in 1997.
- The Newton's development process mirrored that of the Macintosh, with intense work leading to tragic incidents among the team members before its eventual launch.
- Although ahead of its time, the Newton MessagePad's legacy lives on through its influence on future Apple innovations, despite its eventual cancellation.
- The Newton's innovative features and concept as a personal digital assistant paved the way for future mobile devices like the iPhone, introduced in 2007.
- The Apple Newton, though short-lived, remains a significant part of Apple's history as a pioneering product that shaped the evolution of mobile computing.
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