Apple announces iOS 4.3 with personal hotspot feature for iPhone 4

Announced along the flurry of iPad 2 revelations yesterday was more information about iOS 4.3, the latest and greatest mobile operating system from Apple set to be available on March 11. New features in iOS 4.3 include faster Safari mobile browsing performance with the Nitro JavaScript engine; iTunes Home Sharing; enhancements to AirPlay; the choice of using the iPad side switch to either lock the screen rotation or mute the audio; and the Personal Hotspot feature for sharing an iPhone 4 cellular data connection over Wi-Fi. 

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Apple releases iPad 2, comes to Canada March 25th

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple's CEO Steve Jobs was present at the Spring event today and just revealed the iPad 2 which will begin shipping in the US on March 11 and which will make it to Canada on March 25th. The new iPad is powered by a new Apple A5 dual core processor running at 1 GHz, is 33% thinner than the previous model, offers dual cameras (5 megapixel rear, and a front facing camera for FaceTime). The new iPad will have the same price point (starting at $499) and storage capacity (16,32 and 64GB) as the current iPad and will also feature the same screen size and resolution.

Aside from the iconic black iPad, there will also be a white model available on ship date. Apple also announced Garageband, iMovie and FaceTime redesigned particularly for the new iPad. iOS 4.3 was also announced and will be a free download on March 11. No pre-order options are available on the Apple Online store.

In terms of accessories, Apple also revealed some Smart Covers, which are iPad 2 cases that incorporate magnets and allow power management features (turn device off and on by opening and closing) while keeping the screen free of dust. An HDMI-out port will allow the iPad 2 to output video or photos to HDTVs. Hit jump for Apple's full presser.

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