Apple to sell iPad 2 in 25 more countries at 5 p.m. local time on Friday

Apple on Tuesday reiterated its plans to launch the iPad 2 on Friday, with the next-generation touchscreen tablet going on sale in stores at 5 p.m. local time, and online through the Apple Store at 1 a.m.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 45

In-depth Review: Apple's iPad 2 running iOS 4.3

Apple's new iPad 2 is currently so popular that it's difficult to buy. Along with its impressive hardware however, there are a few weak spots and a couple rough edges in its current software release.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 221

Apple has enough iPad 2 components to maintain production for 2-3 weeks

Apple, along with its Taiwanese manufacturing partner Foxconn, has stockpiled enough components to continue to assemble new iPad 2s for at least another 2 to 3 weeks before they'd face a stockout that would halt production should the situation in Japan not improve, according to a published report.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 96

First Look: Apple's iPad 2

For its second generation iPad, Apple created a thinner, lighter device with faster processing and graphics, more wireless options, and both front and rear facing cameras.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 78

Apple rethinks inventory management for iPad 2

Apple has changed its inventory management policy for iPad 2 deliveries, having its retail stores hold on to new shipments until the next day in an effort to ease the sales process for both customers and employees, AppleInsider has learned.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 91

Display expert says iPad 2 LCD nearly as good as iPhone 4

An in-depth scientific analysis of the iPad 2 display reveals that Apple's latest tablet, despite having significantly lower pixel density, delivers "almost identical" performance to the iPhone 4.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 82

Sellout of latest iPad 2 shipment raises questions about Apple's international launch

New shipments of the iPad 2 to some Apple stores around the country on Tuesday immediately sold out, raising questions for one analyst about how much inventory Apple will have available for next week's international launch.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 121

Apple delays launch of iPad 2 in Japan in wake of earthquake disaster

Though Japan was originally scheduled to be one of a number of countries where the iPad 2 will launch next week, Apple announced on Wednesday that it has delayed the launch while the country works to recover from the recent earthquake and tsunami disaster.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 43

X-ray of Apple's A5 CPU in iPad 2 confirms manufacturing by Samsung

Though Apple is said to have just inked a deal with a rival chipmaker, the iPad 2 currently includes a custom-built A5 processor built by Samsung.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 21

Overwhelming iPad 2 demand continues, Apple's online orders now ship in 4-5 weeks

Apple on Tuesday was forced again to delay estimated shipping times for new iPad 2 orders, as those who buy must now wait four to five weeks for their order to be sent.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 97

First Look: Apple's new iPad 2 Smart Cover ships in smart packaging

If you pick out an iPad 2 Smart Cover and decide you don't like the color, it's easy to exchange without destroying the packaging, thanks to a new "frustration free" retail box.

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 57

Some Apple retail stores plan to open early Tuesday for iPad 2 sales

As customers continue to contend with scarce available stock of the iPad 2, some Apple stores plan to open an hour early on Tuesday just for iPad 2 buyers.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 36

'Amazing' demand for iPad 2 seen as 'insurmountable lead' for Apple

Apple on Monday commented that demand for the iPad 2 at launch was "amazing," though the company declined to reveal actual sales figures. But with the device sold out virtually everywhere, one Wall Street analyst declared that Apple now has an "insurmountable lead" in the tablet market.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 176

Teardown of Apple's iPad 2 Smart Cover uncovers 21 magnets

A total of 31 magnets are used to make the iPad 2 and its Apple-branded Smart Cover properly align, with 21 magnets found in the accessory and the remaining 10 in the iPad 2 itself.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 75

Supply issues estimated to drive cost of Apple's iPad 2 touchscreen up to $127

Components for the touch display on the new iPad 2 are estimated to cost Apple $127 for each device, an increase of more than $30 from the first-generation iPad.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 23

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