iPad 2: a return to creativity

Apple saved the launch of the second generation iPad for March 2, 2011. A visibly thinner Steve Jobs did not miss the opportunity to introduce users to the innovations. Let’s leave the technical data for the table; the important thing is that Jobs took the criticism of the original iPad to heart and acknowledged it as partially justified. The first iPad was too obviously designed for [”]{dir=”rtl”}content consumption[”]{dir=”rtl”} rather than content creation. In fact, it only had the ability to receive content, not to create it so clearly. This was to be remedied by further iOS updates and new features introduced by the second-generation iPad, including Bluetooth connectivity with a keyboard, the Garage Band music mixing program, and the iPad-optimized version of the iMovie editing program (both of which, however, had to be purchased separately). New versions of programs from the iWork suite are also appearing, offering more options for creating and sharing content.

The entire design of the new iPad emphasizes its creative potential. There are also two lenses, one on the front designed for video conferencing in VGA resolution, and one on the back capable of shooting 720p HD video and low-quality photos. It’s easier to make a simple movie with it than to take photos—but who would want to take photos with a large iPad?

The iPad 2 has solved the problem of making phone calls in a simple way: it is still not possible to use the mobile network for traditional phone calls, but FaceTime and iMessage can be used, technologies that were not available when the first iPad was introduced.

The faster Apple A5 dual-core processor complements the increase in speed and emphasis on energy efficiency, with the processor capable of automatically underclocking itself with a ceiling of 1 GHz. The dimensions remain almost unchanged, but the iPad2 is significantly thinner and lighter.

The Smart Cover was an improvement that seems funny. A smart display cover that turns on the iPad when rolled up and also cleans the display. Thirdly, it serves as a stand for several basic positions in which you might want to prop up your iPad on a table.

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Caption: SmartCover is an excellent yet simple improvement for the iPad 2 – it cleans, acts as a stand, and protects.

Of course, all iOS5 features are available, including iCloud, multitasking, and the new Newsstand, which allows you to read newspapers and magazines, separating them from the iBookStore.

At the time of writing, there was eager anticipation for the launch of the iPad 3, expected in March 2012. It is expected to feature a retina display similar to that of the iPhone 4S with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels, which is significantly better than that of many Apple laptops. There is speculation about the possibility of three-dimensional display. It is to be powered by a dual-core Apple A5X processor. The camera is to be improved, it is to be lighter and thinner than its predecessors, and there is also speculation about the possibility of a seven-inch iPad, whose biggest internal opponent was Steve Jobs, for whom it was “too fucking small.” However, you have an advantage over the author in this respect: by the time you read this book, it will most likely be clear what the new iPad 3 will be like.

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