The personal digital assistant (PDA) revolution will get a boost with the unveiling of Apple’s Newton product on Monday, August 2.
Category: Timeline (1993)
First Newton–the MessagePad–Hits the Market
Apple Computer Inc. announces that the first product based on its innovative Newton technology, the Newton MessagePad, will ship on Aug. 2, 1993.
First Newton Titles From PIE’s Starcore Publishing Group
The recently introduced Starcore publishing group within the Personal Interactive Electronics (PIE) division at Apple Computer announces six new titles for the Newton MessagePad.
MacUser examines the Newton Generation
First in-dept report on Apple’s new Personal Digital Assistant.
Oracle Announces Connectivity To Newton MessagePad
Software provides “Glue” to bond Oracle database and messaging systems to new PDA.
Apple Goes From GUI To STICI: The Newton Heralds The Next-Generation Of Computer Interface
The Newton MessagePad becomes first computer to incorporate the next wave of user interface, the STICI (pronounced “sticky” and standing for Self-Teaching Interpretive Communicating Interface).
CIC Handwriter Recognition System Software Bundled with new NEC VersaPad
Communication Intelligence Corp. announces that its PenDOS pen operating environment software is offered on the VersaPad, NEC’s lightweight pen-tablet.
SelecTronics Names Roy Haythorn President and CEO
Licensing arrangements through Microlytics with Apple Computer, Claris Corp., Symantec, Lotus, Caere, Casio, Sharp Electronics, and over 80 additional firms provide both revenue to SelecTronics and connections to the world of Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) products.
GO Corp. and SunSelect Announce Transition of PenTOPS and PenCentral Networking Products
GO Corp. and SunSelect announce that effective immediately GO will assume all responsibility for marketing, support and distribution of SunSelect’s pen networking products, PenTOPS and PenCentral.
Apple Newton Technology Licensed to Leading Corporations
Several leading corporations, including Sharp, Matsushita, Siemens/Rolm, and Motorola, licensed Apple Newton technology.