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Event begins Wednesday March 2nd 10am PST; 1pm EST
2500 publishers in the iBookstore
100 million iPhones shipped
15 Million iPads shipped to date
65,000 Apps now available for the iPad
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS
iPad 2
All new design
Faster A5 chip
2x Faster CPU
9x Faster Graphics
Same Low Power A4 Chip
Dual Core Processor
First dual core tablet to ship in volume
Front facing camera, camera in back
33% thinner (8.8mm thick)
Gyroscope
Going down from 1.5 lbs. to 1.3 lbs.
Comes in 2 colors, black and white
Works with Verizon and ATT's 3G Network
Same 10 hour battery life
HDMI video out with all APPS, output up to 1080p (with cable accessory)
Same prices as the iPad starting at $499
ON SALE MARCH 11th
Apple introducing "Smart Covers" for iPad, a flap that covers the front of the device. It acts as a stand. Immediately awakens iPad when opened, puts it to sleep when closed. Uses magnets to secure.
Poly cases $39; Leather cases $69
iOS 4.3
Increased Safari and Javascript Performance
Transfer all your TV Shows and Music streamed directly from device to computer wirelessly
Mute or rotation lock in iPad
Apps and Websites can AIRPLAY video
Personal WiFi Hotspots only for iPhone 4 customers - access Internet from your phone
New Photobooth software
New apps include iMove for iPad - Share your videos in HD. Multiple audio track editing. Themes and sound effects included. App costs $4.99
Enhanced Garage Band with 8-track mixing, guitar amps and effects, 250+ loops. App cost $4.99
You can now record audio on the iPad