iPad 2 Released, Cameras, A5 Chip, White And Black Color, Faster Processor

Steve Jobs introduced the new iPad 2 to the world today with great fanfare. The unit is thinner, has a front and rear camera and is twice as fast.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs appeared at the event and announced it will include front and rear-facing cameras for video, a much faster processor and it will be "dramatically thinner."

The price will be the same, starting at $499, and it begins shipping in the U.S. on March 11 and March 25 internationally. The iPad 2 comes in both white or black versions, and both AT&T and Verizon will support it.

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iPad 2 Latest Details, Dual Cameras

We have receive some news that iPad 2 might have dual cameras, a better display, and something that requires an extra opening on its cases, but now Engadget reports that "reliable sources" have provided them with details about all those things:

The device will remain at 10-inches, though will now feature both front and rear cameras (not a huge surprise), and... an SD slot. That's right — our sources say with near certainty that the device will have a dedicated SD slot built in (with no traditional USB slot). In fact, see that weird notch in the photo [above]? That's where the SD part will be located. What's most interesting, however, is what's happening under the hood.

The new iPad will feature a dual GSM / CDMA chipset produced by Qualcomm, and will mark Apple's shift away from Infineon as its chipset maker to Qualcomm for all of its mobile devices.

Engadget also reports that their sources provided them with some tidbits about the iPhone 5 and the next generation Apple TV. Follow us to keep track the latest news of iPad 2.