Apple Tablet to be Released in January?

There’s a rumor going around that Apple may be demonstrating the long-awaited Apple Tablet on January 26th, during a media event. Nick Bilton, blogger at the New York Times, proclaims 2010 as “the year of the tablet.” An inside source at Apple even told his colleague, “I can’t really say anything, but, let’s just say Steve is extremely happy with the new tablet.”

Business Insider tells us Apple has been telling select developers to begin making apps to support a full screen resolution mobile device. And Boy Genius Report is positive there will be a 7-inch Apple tablet to be announced in January.

Clever detective work led MacRumors.com’s Arnold Kim to find evidence that Apple purchased the domain iSlate.com back in 2007. The name, he predicts, that may be given to the new Apple tablet. Wired.com took to being Sherlock a bit further and found out more about the iSlate trademark — it was registered by a company called Slate Computing, perhaps a dummy corporation for Apple used to throw us off their scent?

The most intriguing Applet tablet rumor? Nick Bilton quotes an ex-Apple employee, “You will be very surprised how you interact with the  new tablet.” What could it be?! How will technology freak me out now? Business Insider has 25 guesses.

Itching for more? Check out Gizmodo for an ExhaustiveGuide to Apple Tablet Rumors.

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