Job's back with the new iPad
Apple introduced the iPad 2, the next generation of its blockbuster tablet device. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
iPad 2 features an entirely new design that is 33 per cent thinner and up to 15 per cent lighter than the original iPad, while maintaining the same 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen.
iPad 2 features Apple's new dual-core A5 processor for faster performance and improved graphics and now includes two cameras, a front-facing VGA camera for FaceTime and Photo Booth, and a rear-facing camera that captures 720p HD video, bringing the FaceTime feature to iPad users for the first time. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
iPad 2 delivers up to 10 hours of battery life and a month of standby time. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
iPad 2 is available in black or white and Apple has introduced the iPad 2 Smart Cover, available in a range of colours. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
"While others have been scrambling to copy the first generation iPad, we're launching iPad 2, which moves the bar far ahead of the competition and will likely cause them to go back to the drawing boards yet again," said Jobs taking a shot at the iPad competitors. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
With the new front and rear cameras, iPad 2 users can now make FaceTime calls to iPhone 4, iPod touch and Mac users.
Photo Booth lets users apply fun visual effects, including eight photo special effects like Squeeze, Twirl and Kaleidoscope, to photos captured by either camera. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
iPad 2 comes with iOS 4.3, the latest version of the of the operating system, with new features including faster Safari mobile browsing performance; iTunes Home Sharing; enhancements to AirPlay, the choice to use the iPad side switch to either lock the screen rotation or mute audio; and Personal Hotspot to share an iPhone 4 cellular data connection over Wi-Fi. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Additional iPad 2 features include a built-in gyro for advanced gaming; HSUPA support for enhanced 3G upload speeds on iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G on AT&T, and HDMI Video Mirroring that lets users mirror their iPad screen on an HDTV using an optional adaptor. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The Smart Cover also folds into a stand for typing or viewing videos and is available in polyurethane for $39 or leather for $69 in a range of colors, including a red one which helps support the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
With iMovie, iPad 2 users can shoot and edit videos right on their iPad and post their movies to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo and their MobileMe gallery; watch them on their iPod, iPhone or iPad; as well as view them on their HDTV using AirPlay and Apple TV. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
GarageBand turns the iPad into a collection of touch instruments and 8-track recording studio, allowing users to perform with onscreen keyboards, guitars, drums and basses using multi-touch gestures–even if they don't play a musical instrument. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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