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Are you keen to get more and more information related to Apple? If yes, then here is Apple iPad 2011 News for you. It has been anticipated that Apple is currently upgrading its present ipad version along with a faster ARM processor and it is expected to be launched with a smaller 7-inch iPad in the year 2011. It has been reported by Digitimes that Apple is currently all set to launch the new and upgraded version of the Ipad which is supporting 512MB RAM along with a new ARM Cortex-A9-based processor which is anticipated in the first quarter of year 2011. There are several other reports that Apple is also preparing an iPad which is 7-inches, an IPS panel and the Cortex-A9 processor supporting 1024×768 resolutions.

New Technology – New iPad Version?

The initial iPad version was integrated with an A4 processor and Apple corporation created it on its own. If the rumors turn out to be true then Apple will now be switching to the latest and advanced ARM technology along with the Cortex-A9 integration. The ARM technology has now boosted the Cortex-A9′s processor speed to the maximum of 2GHz in the prior times; however, it could have made the iPad gadget an extremely powerful and robust device. The new processor is capable of drawing less power; therefore, it is improving the so called battery life of the Ipad.

Another significant upgrade is the reuse of IPS panel technology for the iPad’s screen. Rumours were speread that Apple is considering to switch to the OLED screens for the ipad version 2 but the story or claim apparently got changed. This is because, the IPS is an outstanding form of LCD which is great for the iPad gadget as it provides the ipad with an inspiring and remarkable wide viewing-angle of up to 178 degrees; on the other hand, the other LCD technologies are offering narrower viewing angles particularly in vertical directions. Moreover, it is extremely less and affordable as compared to the OLED, enabling Apple to cut down the prices of the iPad.

The Pricing Structure?

The iPad version 2 is most likely to cost no more than the first-generation brethren, and we all are very well aware of the fact that Apple is being known for its slashing gadgets prices as the technology and expertise evolves. Reminding the business trends to the readers; the original iPhone was priced around $ 500 to $ 600 that supported no native application. After that, the 3G model was $ 200 cheaper that was offering users with native app support. Later, with the 3GS model, it was quite similar to the 3G model however had a faster processor that brought the price of 3G versions down to $ 100. There are different critics that call all such people ‘suckers’ who prefer buying first-generation Apple products as they lose self control and have abundant disposable income, it is possibly true.

You must be Wondering how reliable the source is? Well, you can look out the Web, and there are several internal sources that are helpful in confirming the news as well.