iPad 2, released March 11th, has been hugely successful. Apple completely redesigned the product and, in doing so, has made the iPad even more incredible.
Apple has updated the iPad’s processor to a 1GHz dual-core A5 processor. This is an amazing upgrade, and with it they have doubled the speed from the original release. Along with this they have also updated the graphics processor, so iPad 2 looks even more amazing. The best part about what has been added is that none of it changes the battery life from 10 hours of use, or up to 30 days in stand-by mode.
iPad 2 is 33% thinner than the original and 15% lighter. When you compare iPad 2 to the original, you can notice the difference. The original iPad that once felt so light now seems a little cumbersome. Apple also added a choice of colors—black or white—which is a handy option, especially if you live or work with multiple iPad users. Perhaps now it will be a little easier to distinguish whose iPad is whose.
Patience has paid off for those of us who held off on purchasing the first-generation iPad: The cameras have arrived! The rear-facing camera is capable of shooting 720p HD video, and the front-facing camera is able to shoot video at VGA quality, which is about 30 frames per second. These cameras are going to be best utilized for FaceTime, Apple’s video chat app.
iOS Update
The biggest feature of iOS 4.3 is that it brings mobile hotspot capability to the iPhone 4. As we become more and more mobile, our demand to keep our digital world with us is ever increasing and Wi-Fi isn’t always accessible. Costs for this new feature vary depending on your provider, so check with AT&T or Verizon for rates and details.