Yes! I’ve been waiting for this forever. Apple’s given the iPad a portrait mode keyboard perfect for thumb typers! This is just like Microsoft demoed in Windows 8 last week!
iOS 5 Gives Thumb Typers Something To Cheer Above [WWDC 2011]
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