iPad 2: New Device, New Scope

While its rivals were busy making devices similar to the iPad, Apple Inc. launched iPad 2 as its successor and that too within a year. Complete with the new iOS 4.3 and a whole lot of new features, it increased the scope of developing new set of apps for Apple iPad 2 platform.

iPad 2 Update: The prominent features of the iPad 2

• iOS 4.3
  Compatible with and powered by the iOS 4.3 the iPad 2 can have extraordinary set of app. It is due to the iOS 4.3 that iPad 2 can boast of apps that helps it be a step ahead of its competitors.
• Camera
  This was perhaps the much awaited feature. Apple introduced two cameras with iPad 2 for the purpose of Face Time and HD Video Recording.
• Dual Core A5 Chip
  Apple iPad 2 provides all new Dual Core A5 chip with the iPad 2. It helps in faster loading and working of apps and smooth running of the system.
• Sleek Design
  The iPad 2 has a toned and light look and feel. It is 33% thinner and 15% lighter than its predecessor. 8.8 mm in thickness, it comes with a slimmer back panel.
• Battery Life
  Just like the iPad, iPad 2 also has a long battery life of 10 hours and a stand by time of about a month.
• Gyroscope
  For an enhanced gaming experience, iPad 2 provides a three-axis built-in Gyroscope. Change your screen orientation – vertically or horizontally as per your preference while playing games.
• Superfast Graphics
  To make games and other related visual app more appealing, iPad 2 delivers high graphics performance. Things look more real with the new iPad 2 graphics.
• Display
  The new iPad 2 comes with a 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD display. Use your iPad 2 apps even in a dimply lit room with no strain on the eyes.
• iPad Smart Cover
  Available in 10 vibrant colors and 5 leather varieties, the color works in sync with the iPad 2 providing multipurpose facilities. Fold it to convert it into a stand for watching your favorite movies, videos, pictures or typing as you sit more relaxed. Amazingly, this cover doesn't add to the overall weight of the iPad 2 device.
• Multi-Touch
  As the name suggests, this feature allows user to use more than one finger to swipe, pinch tap and flick the iPad 2 screen to perform the required action on various iPad 2 apps.
• AirPlay
  This feature allows the user to stream various multimedia applications from iPad 2 to HDTV/Apple TV/AirPlay enabled speakers or on any Wi-Fi enabled network wirelessly.
• AirPrint
  With everything going wireless these days, Apple brought out AirPrint. It is a feature in which user can print the documents in the iPad 2 using an AirPrinter over a Wi-Fi network by just tapping. Although it sounds complex, it is comparatively simple and hassle free function and doesn't require any software installation.
• Video mirroring
  This feature of iPad 2 enables the users to project their documents, presentations, photos, videos, or even movies to Apple TV or HDTV or a projector. Enjoy the same things on a much larger scale through this feature.
• Connectivity
  iPad 2 supports 3G Networks . To get this service, you have to select wither Verizon or AT&T as a carrier. It also supports Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/h).