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Convenient fingertip interaction with the web and applications has just got even better. With the same touch-friendly user interface as the iPhone, the bigger screen means you’re not struggling to access applications or the web, but can connect with speed and efficiency. With access to a huge collection of applications and games in the application store there is sure to be something to appeal to everyone. Checking emails, watching films and reading books – it’s all available on the iPad 2. Web pages are displayed accurately and with lightning speed and although it doesn’t support flash this doesn’t pose a significant problem as most sites also provide flash-free page design. Faster and clearer The improvements that have been introduced to the Apple iPad 2 make the overall user experience more pleasurable. With the obligatory software update for a new Apple product release, the upgrade to iOS 4.3 is what offers the speed improvements. The performance enhancements mean that everything is faster and clearer. Loading websites, switching between applications, starting games – it’s all faster and better. IPS technology offers fantastic viewing angles on the clear iPad screen that remains the same size at 9.7-inch with an LED-backlit display with 1024×768 resolution. After all this upgrade is about enhancements to make the user experience better rather than making changes for changes sake. With a display that adjusts to fit, whatever way you turn the iPad 2, in portrait or landscape, LED backlighting makes whatever you are viewing appear incredibly bright and vivid, even in situations with low light, like on a plane journey. Apple iPad 2 Battery Power With regards to the battery life, we got around 5.5 hours of consistent downloading apps, Wi-Fi surfing and playing Angry Birds, which for duration is very respectable. The extra processing power doesn’t seem to be provide any additional strain or drain on the battery. Fun factor Front and rear cameras allow for a little fun rather than serious photo editing. With its new 0.3 megapixel front and 0.91 megapixel rear camera, you can have amuse yourself with the Photo Booth application with a straightforward functionality that allows you to create silly photos, playing around with pre-set effects. You can also the front and rear facing cameras for the video calling application, FaceTime, to chat to people who have a Mac, iPhone 4, iPod touch or iPad 2. At just 8.8mm thick you may be afraid of damage. Don’t be. The iPad 2 is surprisingly robust, although it is recommended that you invest in one of the new Smart Covers. So much more than just a protective cover, it connects magnetically to the side of the tablets and works like the lid of a laptop, both locking and waking your iPad. For the image conscious amongst you, the covers will also be available in 10 different colours! APPLE iPAD 2 more at your fingertips 139 SIMPLY ABU DHABI Take a taste of the Apple With the Blackberry Playbook, LG Optimum Pad, HTC Flyer and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 all to come, the tablet market is going to be booming in 2011, especially in thee next three months. And with its mind captivating new build, new cameras and improvements in the engine room, complimented with the unrivalled App Store/ iTunes/iOS ecosystem the next-generation iPad is clearly the one to beat. So, whether you’re a fan of the original and oh, so quickly, out of date iPad or new to the Apple phenomenon, the iPad 2’s aesthetically pleasing all new design with two powerful cores and faster graphics is sure to capture your imagination. As Apple say, you’ll feel the difference when you pick it up and you just won’t want to put it down.