People interested in recycling or upgrading their old iPods and iPhones to the next big gadget could be interested in the latest device Apple are releasing this year, the iSlate.

The iSlate is a touchscreen Wi-Fi tablet computer that will allow users to read books and magazines on its 10 inch screen, as well as listen to music, watch videos, play games and browse the Internet. It’s also expected to have mouse and keyboard connectivity.

The official announcement from Apple about the iSlate is supposed to the 26th January, although industry insiders are suggesting that Apple could unveil this new device as early as next week.

Although the iSlate sounds like the next must have gadget, its unlikely the price tag will be much less than £500.