What APple brought to market was the multi-touch internet device which is now changing the world.
It's certainly possible Apple could bring this functionality back, but for now it has chosen not to.
Like many problem children, Apple brought its woes on itself.
Apple will bring shopping traffic, rather than just "running to my train" traffic.
Yet another new product category that Apple brings into existence from basically nothing.
Apple is bringing that to the slate form factor with a pretty decent hardware package.
It also means that Apple stepped up its productivity game and brought it to the web.
From a technical standpoint, though, Apple has brought a staggeringly complex ship down for a surprisingly soft landing.
So, if you're trying to hold out until Apple brings Flash to the table, we don't recommend holding your breath.
That's what Apple really brought to the table in mobile... leaving the carriers out of it.