Amid scores of other rumors about the features and possible release dates of the Apple iPad 2, the WSJ reports that Apple has started manufacturing the iPad 2, which will be faster, thinner and lighter than the original Apple iPad along with featuring built-in cameras and a faster processor. And yes, there's no Retina Display.
The new iPad will be thinner and lighter than the first model, these people said. It will have at least one camera on the front of the device for features like video-conferencing, but the resolution of the display will be similar to the first iPad, these people said. It will also have more memory and a more powerful graphics processor
Given the fact that Apple CEO Steve Jobs is on a medical leave of absence from the company, Apple is still moving forward with the production of the iPad 2, however a company spokeswoman declined to comment.
While citing people familiar with the matter, WSJ reports that the iPad 2 will be coming in both GSM and CDMA varieties, whereas it will be only available through AT&T and Verizon Wireless initially.
The new iPad will initially be available through Verizon Wireless and AT&T Inc., but not Sprint Nextel Corp. or T-Mobile USA in the U.S., according to some of the people familiar with the matter.
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