Apple may partner with TSMC for A5 production in potential blow to Samsung

Apple has allegedly inked a deal with chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to produce the A5 chip for the iPad 2, a move that is seen as a potential loss for Samsung.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 33

JP Morgan: Apple's iPad 2 could cause 'bubble burst' for rival tablets

According to one Wall Street analyst, Apple's soon-to-be-released iPad 2 could burst a bubble for competitors who are hoping to capitalize on the growing tablet market but remain unable to catch up.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 88

Inside AT&T vs Verizon iPad 2 data service plans [u]

Apple is offering iPad 2 in two carrier options within the US, but AT&T and Verizon's plans differ significantly [update: Verizon's iPad plan has no activation fees].

Daniel Eran Dilger 15 years ago 41

AT&T allows legacy unlimited data for iPad 2; Samsung won't delay Galaxy Tab 10.1

AT&T revealed that it will continue to honor unlimited month-to-month 3G data plans for grandfathered customers when the iPad 2 launches on Friday. Also, Samsung has said it will not delay its Galaxy Tab 10.1, despite comments that the company would revise its design after seeing the iPad 2.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 53

Commercial airlines look to Apple's iPad for paperless cockpits

With the Federal Aviation Administration granting early approval for the use of the iPad in airplane cockpits, major commercial airline companies like Delta are exploring the possibility of using Apple's touchscreen tablet to ditch paper maps entirely.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 90

Apple's iPad 2 prompts Samsung to improve 'inadequate' parts of Galaxy Tab 10.1

Samsung is headed back to the drawing board for its forthcoming Galaxy Tab 10.1 to improve "inadequate" parts and reconsider pricing after Apple unveiled its iPad 2 this week.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 222

Shipments of Apple's iPad 2 could reach 10-12M in Q2 2011

Apple's Taiwanese suppliers have indicated that production of iPad 2 models will reach three million units in the first quarter of 2011, before ramping up to 10-12 million units in the second quarter, a new report claims.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 30

Gartner lowers PC sales forecast, says Apple's iPad 'redefining' computing

Demand for tablet-style devices — particularly Apple's iPad — is expected to weaken demand for traditional PCs in 2011 and 2012, research firm Gartner has predicted.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 114

Walmart, Best Buy advertise availability of Apple's iPad 2

In addition to Apple's retail stores, Best Buy will sell the iPad 2 on its March 11 launch day, while Walmart has also advertised the second-generation tablet but has not confirmed a sale date.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 21

New iPad 2 dock revealed; Apple offers $100 refund to recent iPad buyers

Customers who bought a first-generation iPad in the last two weeks can opt to return their device to Apple, or request a $100 refund, now that the iPad 2 has been announced. Also, the company will release a new dock designed to fit the smaller form factor of the iPad 2, though no new keyboard dock has been shown.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 43

Apple's A5 CPU in iPad 2 has 512MB of RAM, same as iPhone 4 - report

Though Apple has not officially disclosed how much RAM is found in the iPad 2, a Korean semiconductor analyst has claimed to know that the new A5 processor has 512MB of memory.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 266

Wall Street impressed by 'evolutionary' improvement in Apple's iPad 2

Wall Street analysts reacted positively to Apple's unveiling of the iPad 2 on Wednesday and remained optimistic about the company's continued ability to lead the tablet market, though they viewed the refresh as mostly "evolutionary."

Josh Ong 15 years ago 47

Video stream of Apple's iPad 2 keynote with Steve Jobs now available

Apple has posted the live stream of Wednesday's iPad 2 event, which featured a surprise appearance by Chief Executive Steve Jobs.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 13

Newly replaced first-gen iPad now discounted $100 by Apple

The new iPad 2 has replaced the first-generation iPad, and Apple has discounted the starting price of the last year's model down to $399, or $349 for a refurbished tablet, for remaining stock.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 17

Apple announces redesigned iPad 2: A5 CPU, 2 cameras, ships March 11

Apple on Wednesday took the wraps off of its second-generation tablet, officially dubbed "iPad 2," with a completely new, thinner design, a faster dual-core A5 processor, and two video cameras, shipping on March 11.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 417

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