Editing Newton OS (section)

==Software==
Shortly after the [[Apple Newton|Newton PDA]]'s release in 1993, developers were not paying much attention to the new Newton OS API and were still more interested in developing for the Macintosh and Windows platforms. It was not until two years later that developers saw a potential market available to them in creating software for Newton OS. Several programs were made by third-party developers, including software to enhance the disappointing  hand writing recognition technology of Newton OS 1.x.

'''The basic software that came with Newton OS:'''

*'''Works''' — A program for drawing and word processing, with typical capabilities such as: rulers, margins, page breaks, formatting, printing, spell checking and find & replace tools.
*'''[[Apple Newton#Notes|Notes]]''' — Used for checklists, as well as both drawing and writing in the same program either with a newton keyboard or a stylus pen.
*'''[[Apple Newton#Dates|Dates]]''' — Calendar program where you can schedule appointments and other special events.
*'''[[Apple Newton#Names|Names]]''' — Program for storing extensive contacts information in a flexible format.
*'''Formulas''' — Program that offers metric conversions, currency conversions, loan and [[mortgage calculator]]s, etc.
*'''Calculator''' — A basic calculator with square root, percentage, MR, M+ and M− functions additional to the basic functions found on a calculator.
*'''Clock''' — A small floating window type application, known as a desktop accessory on the Macintosh. The Newton clock also includes features for an alarm, minute timer and the date.
*'''Book Reader''' — Support for displaying electronic books is built in.