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Topic: iPad 2

Apple's Retina display iPad driving enterprise adoption

2012/19/07, 02:07 pm

Since the launch of the third-generation iPad with Retina display in March, Apple has seen adoption amongst business users increase significantly, according to a new study.

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iPhone 3GS gains Shared Photo Streams, VIP Mail in iOS 6 Beta 3

2012/17/07, 10:07 am

Users of the iPhone 3GS, a handset first released by Apple in 2009, may have access to the new Shared Photo Streams and VIP Mail features after all, as support has been added in the third beta release of iOS 6.

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20 million iPad sales projected for Apple's June quarter

2012/12/07, 10:07 am

Apple is poised to report record breaking sales of 20 million iPads in the just-concluded June quarter, one analyst believes.

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San Diego school district buys 26K iPads for students

2012/26/06, 08:06 am

The San Diego Unified School District has purchased nearly 26,000 iPads that it will provide to students in classrooms this fall, making it one of the largest programs of its kind to date.

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FaceTime over 3G with iOS 6 limited to iPhone 4S, iPad 3

2012/13/06, 12:06 pm

Another new feature coming in iOS 6 will be limited to devices running Apple's custom A5 chip or later, as FaceTime over 3G will only be capable on the iPhone 4S or third-generation iPad.

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Apple hands off transit directions to third-party apps in iOS 6 Maps

2012/13/06, 09:06 am

Rather than include transit and walking directions natively in the new Maps application in iOS 6, Apple will instead highlight third-party options available on the iOS App Store.

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iOS 6 Maps turn-by-turn requires iPhone 4S, iPad 2 or later

2012/12/06, 09:06 am

When Apple launches iOS 6 this fall, iPhone 4 users won't be able to use turn-by-turn directions or Flyover in the new Maps application, as that functionality is limited to the iPhone 4S, iPad 2, and third-generation iPad.

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Apple's new $49 iPad Smart Case covers both front and back

2012/11/06, 04:06 pm

Apple now offers a new $49 Smart Case for the iPad that covers not only the touchscreen display, but also the aluminum back of its tablet.

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Demand for Kindle Fire collapses as Apple's iPad continues to dominate

2012/05/06, 08:06 am

A new survey of potential tablet buyers has found that the Amazon Kindle Fire is "floundering," while Apple's iPad remains the most popular and satisfying choice for consumers.

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Testing shows 32nm A5 chip improves iPad 2 battery life by as much as 16%

2012/04/05, 03:05 am

A series of tests performed on the latest version of Apple's iPad 2 show that the move to a 32nm-process A5 chip results in battery life improvements of as much as 15.8 percent.

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80% of Good Technology enterprise activations are Apple's iPhone, iPad

2012/26/04, 03:04 pm

The top six most-activated devices in the workplace tracked by Good Technology were all Apple devices, with the iPhone and iPad accounting for 79.9 percent of customer activations.

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Apple continues to face supply constraints with new iPad

2012/24/04, 07:04 pm

Due to overwhelming worldwide demand, customers hoping to buy a new iPad may see longer than usual wait times in some markets as Apple fights to ramp up supply.

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New Apple TV, iPad 2 may be testbeds for Samsung's 32nm chip-making process

2012/11/04, 07:04 pm

The 1080p-streaming Apple TV and $399 iPad 2 use a new variant of Apple's A5 processor that may be a testbed for Samsung's 32nm High-K + Metal Gate process, which could find its way into future A-series chips powering devices like a next-generation iPhone.

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Apple may soon begin selling iPad 2 units built in Brazil

2012/05/04, 02:04 pm

Apple has reportedly received approval to begin selling iPad 2 units assembled by Foxconn at its new factories in Brazil in the same country.

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Targus will replace Slim iPad cases incompatible with new model

2012/22/03, 12:03 am

Case maker Targus has confirmed that it will replace cases free of charge for customers who have discovered that the auto-sleep/wake function of iPad 2-compatible cases does not work with the third-generation tablet.

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Users complain of weak Wi-Fi reception with Apple's new iPad

2012/21/03, 08:03 am

Some users have reported that wireless reception with their new iPad is notably inferior than with Apple's previous iPad models.

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Thermal test of iPad's A5X chip shows operating temperature of 97 degrees F

2012/21/03, 02:03 am

As numerous reports claim Apple's new iPad is warmer than the previous generation, a new analysis has found the A5X chip in the new device runs as much as 16 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the A5 chip in the iPad 2.

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Microsoft eyes October Windows 8 launch amid growing competition

2012/20/03, 05:03 pm

As Microsoft scrambles to finish its next generation Windows 8 tablet and desktop operating system, some analysts say that the Redmond, Wash., company must launch by October to avoid being overrun by mounting competition from Apple and Google's Android.

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Estimated shipping times for Apple's new iPad improve to 1-2 weeks

2012/20/03, 12:03 pm

In the face of strong demand that led to a record launch for the new iPad, Apple has begun to improve supply for its touchscreen tablet, as new orders from its online store are now advertised to ship in one to two weeks.

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Retina Display iPad addresses two 'major weak points' of iPad 2 screen - report

2012/20/03, 03:03 am

An in-depth analysis of the Retina Display on the new iPad claims Apple has addressed two of the "major weak points" of the second-generation iPad, sharpness and color saturation, and has upgraded them to be "state-of-the-art."

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