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Handwriting Recognition: A Killer App for the iPad?

  • Friday, March 5, 2010

Handwriting recognition on the iPad could help Apple reach the enteprise and educational markets it's had its eye on in recent years.

Our recent survey of tech early adopters and Apple enthusiasts revealed that 59 percent of Apple enthusiasts and 67 percent of mobile enthusiasts see handwriting recognition technology as a must-have feature for a tablet device. As introduced, the iPad does not offer HWR, but it's something Apple should think about adding to increase its appeal in educational, enterprise and other specialized markets.

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