The iPad 2, Apple’s 2nd generation tablet released in 2011, was a major advancement in the history of tablets. This iteration brought about several significant improvements that solidified the iPad’s dominance in the market. With a sleeker, thinner, and lighter design compared to its 1st generation predecessor, the iPad 2 set a new standard for portable computing separating the tablets from laptops.
Under the hood, the device was powered by the dual-core A5 chip and upgrade to 512MB of RAM from 256MB, which delivered a remarkable boost in performance and graphics capabilities. Other improvements included a 3-axis gyroscope which made the iPad 2 versatile, and suitable for tasks ranging from web browsing to gaming.
Apple offered the iPad 2 in various storage capacities of 16GB ,32GB & 64GB ensuring users could choose the option that best suited their needs. Additionally, the inclusion of a front and rear-facing camera expanded the device’s capabilities, enabling photo and video capture as well as video calls.
Running on iOS 4 and later upgradable to iOS 9, the iPad 2 provided access to an ever-expanding library of apps and features. It played a crucial role in popularizing tablet technology, setting the stage for the continued success of the iPad line and the tablet industry as a whole.
| Release Date | March 11, 2011 |
| Price | From USD$ 499 |
| Model No | A1395 (WiFi), A1396 (GSM), A1397 (CDMA) |
| Software Support | End Of Life- iPadOS 9.3.5 |
| Variants | 16, 32GB & 64GB Storage, WiFi & Celluar |
| Colours | Black, White with Silver rear |
| CPU | 1 GHz dual-core A5 |
| Memory | 512MB DDR2 |
| WiFi | 2.4ghz Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 |
| Screen | 9.7″ LCD 1024 × 768 XGA (132 ppi) |
| Camera | Front: 0.3 MP, Rear: 0.7 MP |
| Connector | 30 pin dock connector |
| Security | Pin Code |
| Apple Pencil | No |