Apple is developing Cherokee language software for the iPad.

In order to continue the development of Amerindian languages, Apple is collaborating with Amerindian tribes to develop Cherokee language software for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.

The Cherokee are the largest federally recognized Native American tribe. As high technology gradually enters the Cherokee community, they hope to promote their language through high-tech devices like the iPhone and iPad, making it easier for children who love these devices to use their own language. The news that Apple is working with the Cherokee people became a top story on the Associated Press.

In fact, Apple has already developed Cherokee language software for the iPhone and iPod touch, and is currently developing an iPad version. The Cherokee tribe contacted Apple three years ago to express their desire to include the Cherokee language as a built-in option on the iPhone. After several years of negotiation, Apple unexpectedly integrated the Cherokee language into the iPhone in October this year. It was unexpected because of Apple's usual secrecy, perhaps even the Cherokee people didn't know when Apple would finish developing the Cherokee language software.

Now, Apple is in the process of developing an iPad version of the Cherokee language software. Apple declined to comment on this matter and was unwilling to disclose the cost of the Cherokee language development project. Regardless, the Cherokee people proudly stated that Cherokee is the first and currently the only Native American language supported by Apple devices.