A North Korean version of the Apple iPad has been developed by the secretive state, it has been revealed. But the slick seven-inch tablet, called the 'Samjiyon', is unlikely to provide a window into life behind the secretive country's border as it can't connect to the internet. Since its announcement in 2012, the computer has been developed using a basic version of Google's android software. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO A North Korean version of the Apple iPad has been released - but it cannot connect to the internet The seven-inch Samjiyon tablet has been developed using a basic version of Google's android software
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The 'Samjiyon' has been hailed as a 7inch answer to the iPad
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It comes with pre-loaded apps, one of which is Angry Birds
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The tablet can't access the internet, only Korean state sites
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Although the handheld device cannot access the world wide web, it is designed to be able to connect to @placeholder's own intranet, where state propaganda, news, TV programs and educational apps are hosted.
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