The iPad was the first tablet computer announced by Apple in January 2010. It functions as a hybrid between the iPhone and a laptop, allowing users to browse the internet, use apps, listen to music, watch videos and play games. The iPad has a 9.7 inch multi-touch screen, weighs 1.5 pounds, and gets up to 10 hours of battery life. It runs on Apple's iOS operating system and has access to over 200,000 apps.