Apple Inc. on Wednesday sent out invitations to media for what is presumed to be the unveiling of its next-generation iPad on March 2.
The announcement comes as a swarm of competitors launch tablets aimed at unseating the Cupertino, Calif., company’s dominant position in the new consumer computer category. Now Apple appears ready to try to once again put distance between its tablet and the competition.
The electronic invitation is embedded with an image of an app-like calendar date that is being peeled away, revealing an iPad behind it.
Analysts speculate that the latest iPad will be faster and include a camera that allows use of Apple’s FaceTime video conference feature.
“I would anticipate the big additions to the iPad 2 will come in software,” said analyst Charles Wolf. “I wouldn’t be surprised if 80, 70 percent (of the additions) will be software.”
Associated Press
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