You could argue that all of this illustrates how ahead of its time the Apple Newton was, and the huge influence it still wields today. Because today we have fully networked, high-performing devices in a myriad of different forms (Mac, smartphone, tablet, watch, glasses, more) boosted by AI with user interfaces to match.
Arguably, many of these devices were made possible by design decisions Apple reached when building the Newton. It took decades to accomplish it, but that means we are now living in Newton’s future, and the chutzpah of Arm’s overture to Intel reflects this. While what Arm would gain from any such deal isn’t clear, the alleged attempt illustrates that truth. Several decades later, revenge seems sweet.
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