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NewtonTalk @newtontalk.bsky.social · 1d

Thirty one years ago today during the Second International World Wide Web Conference, the TecO research group of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology introduced PocketWeb, the first web browser for handheld devices, specifically designed for #NewtonOS.

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PocketWeb

The first web browser available for use on a handheld device. PocketWeb was specifically designed for the Newton platform by the PDA Developers Group at TecO in 1994. …

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NewtonTalk @newtontalk.bsky.social · 1d

Thirty years ago today, Apple announced its plans to ship #NewtonOS 2.0, previewing the operating system at Comdex in Las Vegas.

#AppleNewton
#RetroComputing

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Apple Announces New Newton Operating System

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NewtonTalk @newtontalk.bsky.social · 1d

Twenty eight years ago today, Apple announced the #MessagePad 2100 — “… the sequel to one of the most successful new products in mobile computing history”.

#AppleNewton
#RetroComputing

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Apple's New MessagePad 2100 Offers Enhanced Performance

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taonf.bsky.social @taonf.bsky.social · 9d

Apple Newton Fan test of the Socket PageCard PCMCIA pager card for Newton
#AppleNewton #RetroComputing #pager #LookMaNoWires

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Apple Newton Fan first test of the Socket PageCard PCMCIA pager card for Newton

They establish transmission, send the data, install the pager software on Newton, and read the message. Still problems with encoding/decoding the message content.

If you know something about the POCSAG system or you have experience with pagers, please contact them. Any help will be extremely valuable!

Hardware used:

• Raspberry Pi B ver 2
• A piece of wire (7cm) xD

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NewtonTalk @newtontalk.bsky.social · 10d

Thirty years ago today, Socket Communications announced the PageCard Wireless Messaging System for the Apple #PowerBook and Newton #MessagePad.

#AppleNewton
#Retrocomputing
#LookMaNoWires

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Socket Introduces PageCard Wireless Messaging System

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NewtonTalk @newtontalk.bsky.social · 24d

The Global Newton Users Meetup is happening now!

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Grant Hutchinson @splorp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29d

The first Global Newton Users Meetup (GNUM) in over a year is in the works!

Global Newton Users Meetup #16
Saturday, September 27th 2025, 17:00 UTC

Join us on Zoom for a casual get-together for fans, aficionados, developers, and collectors of the #applenewton platform.

Details on the […]

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Grant Hutchinson @splorp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29d

The first Global Newton Users Meetup (GNUM) in over a year is in the works!

Global Newton Users Meetup #16
Saturday, September 27th 2025, 17:00 UTC

Join us on Zoom for a casual get-together for fans, aficionados, developers, and collectors of the #applenewton platform.

Details on the […]

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NewtonTalk @newtontalk.bsky.social · Aug 21

Twenty eight years ago today, both the #eMate 300 and 20th Anniversary #Macintosh were awarded best of category prizes in I.D. Magazine’s annual design review.

#AppleNewton
#RetroComputing

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Apple's 20th Anniversary Macintosh and eMate Products Receive Prestigious Design Awards

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Grant Hutchinson @splorp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · Aug 18

Announcing the August release of the Newton Glossary!

This edition contains 1,906 terms, definitions, acronyms, colloquialisms, cross-references, and trivia related to the #applenewton.

https://newtonglossary.com

Since last month, another 42 terms have been added.

Check out the latest […]

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Grant Hutchinson @splorp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · Aug 18

Twenty six years ago today, @paulguyot compiled and published the very first edition of the Newton FAQ.

This #retrocomputing resource is still maintained and actively updated by me and the #applenewton community.

https://newtonfaq.com

Newton FAQ

Frequently asked questions and answers lovingly compiled and sporadically edited specifically for the Apple Newton community.

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Grant Hutchinson @splorp.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · Aug 15

This just in … Japanese product sheets for the original #applenewton #messagepad and accessories. (1993)

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taonf.bsky.social @taonf.bsky.social · Aug 8

Create an image which will help build market awareness for Newton, Inc. as an independent entity, while retaining the spirit of the original Newton Light Bulb logo

The new company blue-and-gold logo is professional, yet reflects the personal nature of #AppleNewton technology

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NewtonTalk @newtontalk.bsky.social · Aug 6

Twenty eight years ago today, Newton, Inc. unveiled “an exciting, new look”, including a refreshed logo and corporate identity after being spun out of Apple earlier in the year.

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#RetroComputing

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Newton, Inc Unveils New Corporate Identity and Headquarters"

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NewtonTalk @newtontalk.bsky.social · Aug 3

Thirty two years ago today, Apple debuted the Newton at Macworld Boston.

#AppleNewton
#OriginalMessagePad
#RetroComputing

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Newton MessagePad

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NewtonTalk @newtontalk.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thirty years ago today, Harris Corporation licensed Apple’s Newton technology for use in its ruggedized SuperTech 2000 “Craft Digital Assistant” device.

#AppleNewton
#RetroComputing

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NewtonTalk @newtontalk.bsky.social · Jul 31

Twenty eight years ago today, Newton Inc. and Visible Interactive teamed up on iGo — an interactive audio tour for the “America’s Smithsonian” 150th anniversary travelling exhibition.

#AppleNewton
#RetroComputing

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NewtonTalk @newtontalk.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thirty years ago today, Apple announced the completion of a 10 month pilot project at the Johns Hopkins Hospital to assess the utility of the Newton #MessagePad for health care case managers.

#AppleNewton
#RetroComputing

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MessagePad Used in Pilot Tests at Johns Hopkins

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NewtonTalk @newtontalk.bsky.social · Jul 21

Announcing the July release of the Newton Glossary!

This edition contains 1,864 terms, definitions, acronyms, colloquialisms, and other bits by of trivia related to the #AppleNewton.

Another two dozen terms and a half dozen sources have been added this month.

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Welcome.

An almost definitive guide to terms and trivia related to the Apple Newton.

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NewtonTalk @newtontalk.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thirty years ago today, Apple announced the release of Newton Toolkit 1.5, an “enhanced” version featuring a new #NewtonScript compiler and profiler, as well as Newton Book Maker 1.1 for Mac OS.

Thirty. Years.

#AppleNewton
#RetroComputing

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Enhanced Newton Toolkit, Reduced Prices

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NewtonTalk @newtontalk.bsky.social · Jul 8

Thanks for the props!

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Nanoraptor @nanoraptor.danamania.com · Jul 7

What’s a number (or set of numbers) in your field or hobby that might seem unrelated but anyone else in that group would recognise in an instant?

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Jonathan Sanderson @jjsanderson.bsky.social · Jun 29

You know what doesn’t get sticky over time? Paper.

A book: Newton MessagePad Handbook, 1996.

(The Newton interface is wild and wonderful, and quite alien for those who’ve only seen post-95 Windowsalike OSs. I wish more people had experienced it.)

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💾 shōko onishi 💾 @02567.bsky.social · Jul 1

babys got a proper cradle!!

#retrocomputing

my newton messagepad 120 in its charging dock!! a spare stylus sticks up from the charging stations holder like an antenna

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💾 shōko onishi 💾 @02567.bsky.social · Jun 28

.. but it also allows use to use your messagepad while its still in the case,, AND the holster makes it look like its in a little BABY CARRIER!!

peak design. call me impressed!!

#retrocomputing
#envtuber #vsky

the messagepad 120 in its case with the cover up. oh my!! looks like someone left a bullet list open. what does it say..?

""ideas for stream activities""
-garden harvest
-sheep shaver setup
-photo gacha?
-CRT stream?
-play a game, dumbass
-Basillisk setup
- is that one "L" or two??
-chatting

the velcro strap that you can unfasten to more easily get the messagepad out of its weird underwear/diaper shaped holster

the back of the holster, which gives you access to the switch that locks the PCMCIA card slot on the messagepad-- AGAIN allowing you to use the device without ever removing it!

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💾 shōko onishi 💾 @02567.bsky.social · Jun 28

the case that came with my Newton Messagepad is SUPER ultra!! not only can it hold your ID card,, PCMCIA cards,, and surplus styluses..

#retrocomputing #applenewton #newtonmessagepad

the first "tabs" of the black leather Newton Messagepad case-- on the left a section for holding ID, business cards, and cash; on the right a shallow folder for your checkbook!!

the next tab-- one that holds 3 PCMCIA cards. beneath this is a pocket that holds the manual. the spine of the rectangular case can hold pens, pencils, and styluses!

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