Those of you out there with a keen ear to the ground on all things ‘technology’ will no doubt by now have heard muffled whispers from California regarding a new Apple device, soon to be launched on the open market (in time for Christmas, sources reveal candidly): a tablet-style computer designed for swift, on-the-move web surfing, MP3 listening and movie watching that you can pop in your handbag (ladies) or school satchel (gents). With no keyboard (save for a virtual device on the screen when you need it) the whole surface area will apparently be one large touchpad, similar in operation to the current iPhone.

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