iPad 2

iPad 2 Comes With 2 Cameras

Sébastien Page ∙ March 2, 2011

As expected, the iPad 2 ill ship with 2 cameras, a front one and a rear one. The front one is at the top of the device, when you hold it vertically. It will allow to play with PhotoBooth which will be soon available for free for iPad, as well as FaceTime.

Here are some of the camera specs:

Back camera: Video recording, HD (720p) up to 30 frames per second with audio; still camera with 5x digital zoom Front camera: Video recording, VGA up to 30 frames per second with audio; VGA-quality still camera Tap to control exposure for video or stills Photo and video geotagging over Wi-Fi

Apple Gives the iPad 2 a Brand New Cover

Sébastien Page ∙ March 2, 2011

Just like they did with the first iPad, Apple is now coming up with a new case/cover concept for the iPad 2. Steve says it's not a case, it's more of a cover. It's heard to tell exactly how it's going to look and feel but looking at pictures of, it looks like a nice way to protect your device.

A few magnets grasp and auto-align the cover on your iPad screen. It's like a flap that covers the front of the device. It automatically wakes the iPad when you open it, and puts it to sleep when it closes it.

Best of all, it comes with microfiber lining that cleans the screen for you. Brilliant!

10 different colors will be available: 5 in poly, 5 in leather. Poly will sell for $39 and leather covers will sell for $69.

iPad 2 Available on March 11

Sébastien Page ∙ March 2, 2011

That's quick. Steve Jobs just announced that the iPad 2 will be available in the US only on March 11. On March 25, it will be available in 26 other countries, maybe more.

iPad 2 to Stay at the Same Price

Sébastien Page ∙ March 2, 2011

Even though Apple managed to pack more features in a smaller iPad, they still kept the same pricing model as for the first iPad. Wifi models start at $499 and go as up to $829 for the 64GB 3G model.

iPad 2 to Come in Black or White

Sébastien Page ∙ March 2, 2011

There is still no white iPhone 4, but Steve assured us we would be able to get a white iPad 2 on day one.

iPad 2 Gets A Complete Redesign, Now 33% thinner

Sébastien Page ∙ March 2, 2011

That is indeed a dramatic change for the iPad. While it stills keeps the same screen size and general shape, the iPad went from 13.4mm to 8.8mm thin. Yes, it's even thinner than your iPhone 4!

Not only it is thinner, but it is also lighter as it went from 1.5 pound to 1.3 pound. Not a huge difference but it's still going be easier for you to handle.

iPad 2 to Sport A5 Chip

Sébastien Page ∙ March 2, 2011

Apple gave the iPad 2 a new chip: the A5. While the power consumption is the same as that of A4, the CPU is 2 times faster, with graphics 9 times faster than its predecessor.

Steve Jobs Here to Present the iPad 2

Sébastien Page ∙ March 2, 2011

What a great surprise to see Steve Jobs today on stage to present the iPad 2 to the world.

The Apple Store is Down and Excitement is in the Air

Jeff Benjamin ∙ March 2, 2011

The Apple Store is down right now, and that usually means one of two things; maintenance, or a new product launch.

Seeing as today is March 2, we're going with answer number 2 -- new product launch. It's been confirmed by Apple that their scheduled media event for today will revolve around the new iPad 2.

iPad 2, iOS 5, MobileMe, and Steve Jobs: What to Expect From Tomorrow’s Apple Event

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Apple will be holding an iPad-centric event tomorrow at the Yerba Buena Center in San Fransisco, California. Honestly, that's all anyone knows at this point.

In the calm before the storm, speculation based on rumors based on leaks are all there is to go on. There's a good chance that Apple will address other products like MobileMe.

General consensus is that we'll also see a preview of iOS 5.0. An iOS 5 tease wouldn't be a stretch, especially with the probable release of the iPhone 5 this June.

Update from MyGreatFest: iDB Official Sponsor and iPad 2 Giveaway

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 7, 2017

In case you didn't know, MyGreatFest is a new convention taking place later this year. MyGreatFest is not any normal gathering; it is the world's first iDevice and jailbreak convention.

We've already given you several details about MyGreatFest. The first event will be held this September in London, U.K. The team behind MyGreatFest plans on holding more conferences in the U.S. after the first event takes off.

We here at iDB are proud to announce that we are an official sponsor of MyGreatFest, and we will be bringing you more coverage of the convention as the date approaches.

Leaked iPhone 5 Dock Connector Reveals Minor Changes from the iPhone 4

Alex Heath ∙ Updated May 17, 2017

Taiwanese website Apple.pro has allegedly leaked the dock connector and cable of Apple's next iPhone. If the images are true, not much has changed from the current dock setup.

There have been rumors that Apple will change the connection architecture of the next iPhone to something like MagSafe. But, according to Apple.pro (which is usually very reliable with Apple supply chain rumors), the same 30-pin connector that we all know and love will remain in the iPhone 5.