Apple launches iPad2

By Geetaj Channana | Updated: 8 June 2012 17:19 IST

Highlights

Whats new with the iPad2?The Apple iPad 2 was launched in the usual Apple fashion with Steve Jobs taking the stage. Amid many speculations about his health and rumours about the iPad, the event went live at 11:30 p.m. IST on Wednesday.

Whats new with the iPad2?
The Apple iPad 2 was launched in the usual Apple fashion with Steve Jobs taking the stage. Amid many speculations about his health and rumours about the iPad, the event went live at 11:30 p.m. IST on Wednesday.

Here are some highlights of the iPad2 features:
- Dual-core A5 processor
- Upto 2X faster processing, 9X faster graphics
- Dual video cameras
- 33% thinner the original
- 1.3 pounds
- Comes in white and black
- Both CDMA and GSM
- 10 hour battery life
- Same price points as the previous iPad - starts at $499
- 65,000 apps
- HDMI Video out (using $39 connector)
- New retractable case ($39, $9 for leather) includes microfiber for cleaning, wake on open-sleep on close
- Airplay
- Personal hotspot for iPhone4 only
- Photo Booth, Face Time, Garage Band and iMovie

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