2010's Significant Inventions

  • iPad

    iPad
    On April 3, 2010, Apple introduced the iPad, which was a game-changer in the tablet industry. The iPad functioned similar to an iPhone, but with a larger display, which allowed for it being used as an alternative to a personal computer, as well as a device to watch media, and do many other things, such as digital art.
  • Google Chromebook

    Google Chromebook
    In 2011, Google introduced the Chromebook, which was a revolutionary but affordable laptop, which became very popular for use by students. The chromebook was compact and portable, which allowed for a wide variety of uses, and its affordable price made it perfect for the student demographic.
  • Playstation 4

    Playstation 4
    In November 2013, Sony released the PS4, which was the successor to the PS3. This gaming console allowed for previously unattainable graphical quality, and its hardware opened up new opportunities for developers to create hyper-realistic graphics in video games. This console would go on to become one of the highest selling of all time
  • Apple Airpods

    Apple Airpods
    In late 2016, Apple released their wireless earbuds, the Airpods, and they immediately became a phenomenon. With seamless integration into the iOS operating system, the airpods allowed iPhone users to listen to music and podcasts, as well as talk on the phone without the hassle of wires, and the Airpods had battery life that was unseen prior in the market.
  • iPhone X

    iPhone X
    In 2017, Apple revolutionized the design of the iPhone for the first time since its debut, by increasing the size of the display by removing the home button. This change made the iPhone completely touch-screen, and it introduced face-identification. This innovation is still seen in modern iPhone releases, and this phone introduced the incredible camera quality seen in the modern iPhone releases.