Explanation of invention -"U.S. Patent Law . a new, useful process, machine, improvement, etc., that did not exist previously and that is recognized as the product of some unique intuition or genius, as distinguished from ordinary mechanical skill or craftsmanship."

So.... Didn't the Iphone have a touch screen with aps on it before the i pad? so how is this the best invention of 2010? I just saw on CNN that its apperently the best invention of 2010 and its on Time too. iono bored and drunk, but I'm pretty sure its just a bigger I phone that can't make calls : /