Gizmodo uncovers Microsoft mystery device, called Courier. As the world waits with bated breath for any word about the rumored Apple tablet, Microsoft just won’t be outdone. Gizmodo provided details Tuesday about Microsoft’s Courier, a prototype of a tablet (apparently, there are many prototypes in the works). According to Gizmodo, the Courier’s dual touchscreens fold into a booklet. With a nod to the Newton, users can not only touch the screens but use a stylus. On the back cover is a camera. The tablet leverages digital ink technology.Microsoft’s Courier TabletHere’s how Gizmodo describes it: “The Courier user experience presented here is almost the exact opposite of what everyone expects the Apple tablet to be, a kung fu eagle claw to Apple’s tiger style. It’s complex: Two screens, a mashup of a pen-dominated interface with several types of multitouch finger gestures, and multiple graphically complex themes, modes and applications.”Like Apple, Microsoft has been super secretive about the skunkworks project, which is spearheaded by Chief Experience Officer J Allard. Yet Courier is reportedly in the late prototype stage of development. Prototypes and designs have made it out of secret Microsoft labs to outside agencies, making it more susceptible to being leaked. Tom Kaneshige is a senior writer at CIO. Send him an email at tkaneshige@cio.com. Or follow him on Twitter @kaneshige. Follow everything from CIO.com on Twitter @CIOonline. Related content opinion Google Bigwig Eric Schmidt Posts Bizarre Guide for 'Converting to Android from iPhone' Google's Executive Chairman wants you to switch from iPhone to Android, and he posted a strange guide to help make the transition as smooth as possible. By Al Sacco Dec 09, 2013 2 mins Smartphones Android Operating Systems opinion Apple's 'Spaceship' Campus Evokes Jobs-Era Perfectionism Some facts have emerged about Apple's planned "spaceship" campus. Delayed and over-budget but painstakingly detailed, it's already part of Apple history, and makes CIO.com's Tom Kaneshige nostalgic for Steve Jobs' maniac By Tom Kaneshige Apr 05, 2013 3 mins Financial Services Industry Innovation IT Leadership opinion Apple, Where Art Thou? Apple is under siege and uncharacteristically running for cover amidst mounting competition and research reports favoring Android. By Tom Kaneshige Mar 12, 2013 2 mins Smartphones Tablets IT Leadership opinion Is Computer's Future a Glass House? According to Google and Corning, glass surfaces and eyeglasses are where we'll do our computing in the future. By Tom Kaneshige Mar 06, 2013 1 min Small and Medium Business Innovation Mobile Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe