The last Global Newton Users Meetup (GNUM) of 2025 is coming up! Global Newton Users Meetup #18 Saturday, December 27th, 2025 @ 17:00 UTC Join in for a casual chat with other fans of the #AppleNewton platform. Details on the mailing list: lists.newtontalk.net/pipermail/ne... See you there!

Thirty two years ago today, Apple opened the very first Newton Platform Development Conference in Santa Clara, California. #AppleNewton #RetroComputing web.archive.org/web/19990428...

Thirty years ago today, developers demonstrated the new hotness of Apple’s #NewtonOS 2.0 at Comdex in Las Vegas. #AppleNewton #RetroComputing web.archive.org/web/19990117...

Twenty eight years ago today, Apple released the #MessagePad 2100, the last device created for the Newton platform. It would be discontinued less than four months later, along with all remaining Newton development. #AppleNewton #RetroComputing #LiveFastDieYoung everymac.com/systems/appl...

Thirty years ago today, Apple announced an agreement to license its Newton technology to Schlumberger and Digital Ocean. (Not that Digital Ocean, the other one.) #AppleNewton #RetroComputing #SendInTheClones web.archive.org/web/19990224...

The next Global Newton Users Meetup (GNUM) is happening! Global Newton Users Meetup #17 Saturday, November 15th, 2025 @ 17:00 UTC Join in for a casual get-together with other fans of the #AppleNewton platform. Details on the mailing list: lists.newtontalk.net/pipermail/ne... See you there!

Tap hard, mothraflopper.

I WILL SHOVE THAT GPU IN MY MESSAGEPAD 2100 SO GODDAMN FAST.

"The pack that will keep you organized in the 90s" The second of Apple's Newton 'Messagepads', and released in 1994. Boasting a 320x240 screen, 20 MHz ARM processor, an PCMCIA slot for expansions, and 1 MB of static memory. Pretty nifty stuff!

Based on the back and red cover, this version of the MessagePad Handbook shipped with the second edition of the MessagePad 120 (2MB) and corresponds to version 1.3 of Newton OS. /cc @macgarden @storiesofapple https://bitbang.social/@macgarden/115436520475314653

Also on this date twenty nine years ago, Apple announced the #eMate300 … “the first of a new class of affordable mobile computers for education.” #AppleNewton #RetroComputing web.archive.org/web/20010426...

Twenty nine years ago today, Apple unveiled the #MessagePad 2000 … “a complete mobile computer for the business professional.” #AppleNewton #RetroComputing web.archive.org/web/19981202...

Twenty nine years ago today, Apple announced that the 1996 Newton Technology Conference would take place at San Francisco’s Airport Marriott Hotel. Speakers included executives from Apple’s Information Appliance Division and Newton Systems Group. #AppleNewton web.archive.org/web/19981205...

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. newtonglossary.com/terms/pocket...

Thirty years ago today, Apple announced its plans to ship #NewtonOS 2.0, previewing the operating system at Comdex in Las Vegas. #AppleNewton #RetroComputing web.archive.org/web/19990222...

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 web.archive.org/web/20020602...

Apple Newton Fan test of the Socket PageCard PCMCIA pager card for Newton #AppleNewton #RetroComputing #pager #LookMaNoWires youtu.be/Abv5EsWrkh8

Thirty years ago today, Socket Communications announced the PageCard Wireless Messaging System for the Apple #PowerBook and Newton #MessagePad. #AppleNewton #Retrocomputing #LookMaNoWires web.archive.org/web/19991007...

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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 […]

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 web.archive.org/web/19990224...

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 […]

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

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

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

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. #AppleNewton #RetroComputing web.archive.org/web/19980204...

Thirty two years ago today, Apple debuted the Newton at Macworld Boston. #AppleNewton #OriginalMessagePad #RetroComputing web.archive.org/web/20140323...

Thirty years ago today, Harris Corporation licensed Apple’s Newton technology for use in its ruggedized SuperTech 2000 “Craft Digital Assistant” device. #AppleNewton #RetroComputing web.archive.org/web/19981205...

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 web.archive.org/web/19980204...

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 web.archive.org/web/19981205...

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. newtonglossary.com

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 web.archive.org/web/19990210...

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

babys got a proper cradle!! #retrocomputing

.. 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 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

Apple Newton (1993) #PDA #Retro

Twenty eight years ago today, Apple announced Newton Internet Enabler 2.0, bringing enhanced networking and connectivity features to #NewtonOS devices. #AppleNewton #RetroComputing web.archive.org/web/20010725...

Announcing the June release of the Newton Glossary! This edition contains 1,816 terms, definitions, acronyms, colloquialisms, and other bits by of trivia related to the #AppleNewton. Another 48 new terms have been added this month, as well as a spiffy new search. newtonglossary.com

Twenty nine years ago today, Apple shipped the first release of the Newton Internet Enabler, providing “… a suite of connectivity tools that allows Internet-based application development …” #AppleNewton #RetroComputing #ASeriesOfTubes web.archive.org/web/19981205...

Twenty eight years ago today (less than a month after spinning out from Apple to become a wholly owned subsidiary) the Newton, Inc. team made its first major industry appearance during PC Expo at the Jacob K. Javitz Center in New York. #AppleNewton #RetroComputing web.archive.org/web/19990202...

#Apple "Kid Newton" Concept

Twenty nine years ago today, Apple presented “Newton: A Day in the Life of Business Computing” at the Jacob K. Javitz Center in New York. #AppleNewton #RetroComputing web.archive.org/web/19981202...

Правильный pixel-perfect screenshot 🐖 #newtonpda #eMate300

The things you find when unpacking 👀

I thought I lost these years ago. Found them in a box. #newton #apple #messagepad

Thirty three years ago today, then Apple Chairman John Sculley previewed the company’s Newton technology at CES in Chicago. #AppleNewton #RetroComputing web.archive.org/web/20191114...

Announcing the May release of the Newton Glossary! This edition contains 1,768 terms, definitions, acronyms, colloquialisms, and other bits by of trivia related to the #AppleNewton. Another 15 new terms have been added this month! newtonglossary.com

Twenty eight years ago today, Apple announced the formation of a separate Newton subsidiary “… to pursue its business and create the marketing and operating strategies it needs to succeed.” That didn’t exactly go as planned, did it? #AppleNewton #RetroComputing web.archive.org/web/19990117...