Apple's newly unveiled tablet computer, the iPad, has not been released yet, and it is not even sure how many people would actually be investing in it. But because it is an Apple product, it might just be safe to say that it will be able to catch the fancy of many, and this is what applications developers are banking upon, who are now eyeing the iPad as the next big platform for apps after the iPhone.

"Something the size of the iPad is unique because you have enough space to have both hands on there, moving around quickly. That lit off a lot of light bulbs in my mind. I'm really excited to see how far I can take that and just try to put out really action-oriented, fast-paced games", said 30 year old Mike Berg, operator of We Heart Games.

Mr. Berg is not the only developer of applications looking to benefit from the iPad. New Media Manitoba Director Kevin Hnatiuk feels that the device's 24.6 centi-meter HD screen holds extra promise, and developers should be grabbing the opportunity.

"Why it's important that we hop on this right now? Look at the potential for Winnipeg's art community. The iPad is such a tactile device. If Winnipeg artists start working with developers... that could be huge. We've got such an amazing arts community, and that could be an amazing connection", he said.