iPad 2 Home Button unresponsive

Occasionally, I press the Home Button, the iPad 2 will do nothing. Ppressing it again, sometimes upwards of 4 or 5 presses before it finally responds. Each press is an appropriate amount of force and I doesn't mash the button.

I close all running apps and restart the iPad 2, the Home button is perfectly responsive for 3 hours. And I will get the non-responsive Home button again. After restoring to the factory default setting, the problem becomes intermittent. When a few presses, the iPad 2 will go to the search screen or open up the task switcher.

Hopefully this may be a software issue. Is it possible for mechanical switches to be defective?

iPad 2 stuck in Portait orientation mode

The ability to switch between Portrait and Landscape is gone. My new iPad 2 often gets stuck in portrait orientation. My orientation doesn't change. I have my mute switch on orientation mode and it is not locked.

I think it is a software problem with the iOS 4.3. Rebooting fixes it and orientation locks up only occasionally.

iPad 2 Mirroring Works With VGA Adapter

The iPad 2 can mirror its display with the new HDMI adapter, so you see the iPad screen on a TV. However, it also works with the Dock Connector to VGA Adapter.

I get my iPad2 hooked up to a VGA monitor using the standard VGA adapter sold by Apple. Mirroring works great. There is no frame loss, and all features supporting including full view of SpringBoard (the home screen) and rotation. The iCab app is a bit weird as it goes into the window/presentation mode rather than full screen mirroring.

LogMeIn Ignition - Copy/move files from computers to iPad

LogMeIn Ignition is awesome app around for remote access and remote control of computers from your iPad or iOS device. With the update, the app now has the ability to copy and move files from remote computers to your iPad.

With its File Manager mode, you are able to browse and manage local files that have been moved over from remote computers, and browse to remote computers and view the folders and files. You can also create new folders on a remote computer. When using this App on my iPad, it is just like being in front of my computer.

Download LogMeIn Ignition ($29.99) from iTunes.

iPad 2 Camera shutter won't open

My camera was working fine. Today I open the camera app and use rear camera, but the shutter won't open. Is there anything I can do to repair it? Trying reset and restore, it won't work.

I think that is a hardware issue. The camera on iPad 2 is a totally a disappointment. That required replacement of the iPad 2.

Bright objects flickering on iPad 2 Camera

My iPad camera gets weird flickering issue. When I shoot video with any of the cameras on my iPad 2, the real-time movie and the recording have brighter objects flickering. That looks like a temporary thermo image or the kind of "overexposed functions" digicams.

To fix the Camera issue, try doing a hard reset. Holding the home button and the sleep button until the screen goes black and the apple logo appears.

Convert Video Formats to iPad Videos

The iPad plays videos only a handful of video formats. I want to convert videos into an acceptable iPad format. Is there free or cheap software for mac with lots of movie format options for iPad and iPhone?

There are all free iPad video converters, including Handbrake, video monkey, evom, reduxencoder, mpeg stream clip. Most people use Handbreak. You can also use Apples QuickTime Pro that isn't free.

Does iPad 2 need Hard Cover or Silicon Cover

I want to buy a protection sheet for the iPad 2. In a store, there are a hard back cover and a silicon back cover. Both are the same price. Will the silicon be better against the fingerprints and sweat of your hands? The price in no issue. Can anybody share your experience with such covers?

Both covers will protect your iPad from scratches, but the silicon will not do much much to protect it from impact from an object. You'd better buy the hardcover. So the iPad feel a lot better, less fragile.

iBooks app keeps saying Loading

After I downloaded and installed iBooks app on my iPad, the icon kept saying "Loading..." and it showed up in the settings but you can't do anything there. I cound't open it, cound't remove it.

Then I pressed and held both the sleep and home buttons for about 10 seconds until the Apple logo appears. After restarting the iPad, the app worked.

iPad 2 crackles noise while recording video

I try recording video using iPad 2 64g 3G on AT&T. When I record video using the camera or FaceTime, there is a crackling sound during playback. The noise occurs when recording video, regular video plays fine. After restarting the device, it doesn't work.

Then I take my iPad into the local Apple Geniuses and get a brand new one.

iPad 2 can't find Hp office jet 8500

I have an new iPad 2 and Hp office jet 8500 printer that has airport capabilities. But when the iPad is unable to find my printer. Try restarting the devices, resetting my network settings and it still doesn't work.

Make sure you have updated the firmware on the printer via the printer controls. You can go to HP's website for details.

Twitter app Adds iPad 2 Camera Support

Twitter App update brings photo and video capture support for the iPad 2 cameras.

The update also has disabled the "significant location change monitoring" feature and fixed some bugs that caused app crashes.

Download Twitter for iPad (Free) from iTunes.

iPad displays imported PDF file as blank pages

I have PDFs on my Mac that display fine, but the iPad displays all of my imported PDFs on Goodreader as blank pages. I have tried Box.net, Dropbox, all with the same result. And I download a newspaper's pdf from www.bazonline.ch with PDFReader and get only blank pages.

If you see blank pages in the PDF file on the iPad, but it shows fine on your Mac/PC. That is caused by JPEG2000 image compression.

I open the PDF in Adobe Reader on my Mac and resave this file as a new PDF/A. When I put the new PDF document on my iPad, it work fine.

How to Use iPad as a desktop keyboard

Is there an iPad app out there so that I can use my iPad as a glorified keyboard and trackpad for my desktop?

You can try the Mobile Mouse app. It instantly transforms your iPad into a wireless remote and trackpad for your Mac/Windows.

I actually use mobile mouse on the iPad with my laptop hooked to TV. That works well.

Can iPad 2 display mirroring through FaceTime

I have bought a new iPad 2. Can I enable Display Mirroring through FaceTime on the iPad 2?

Apple don't allow you to mirror across a FaceTime. It would be possible for any third-party developer to create an iPad app that can mirror the screen across FaceTime.

FaceTime error check network connection and try again

When I sign into FaceTime on my iPad 2, the FaceTime login failed and I get the error "check network connection and try again". But I can surf the web and the WiFi network works fine.

To fix the FaceTime issue, tap setting > WiFi > network and add 8.8.8.8, 8.8.4.4 to the DNS settings. The problem fixed.

Soonr app adds iPad support

Soonr, the cloud storage app, turns your iPhone into a digital desktop away from your physical desktop and lets you view and access files and shared Projects on your Soonr.com account. Now it also supports iPad.

The Soonr app requires any device running iOS 3.1 or later.
Download Soonr – Integrated Online Workspace (Free) from iTunes.

iPad Keynote crashes on import of ppt/pptx files

When I import .ppt or .pptx files through iTunes on my Keynote app, Keynote goes blank and returns to the iPad home screen every time. I try importing the same files through dropbox, Keynote gets the same issue.

It might be related to the size of the file or the file is password protected. I end up breaking up a large presentation into 2 files and it works.

iPhone prints but iPad can't with AirPrint

I have bought an HP Photosmart Plus B 210a. Both iPhone 4 and iPad are running iOS 4.3 software. The iPhone has no problem with AirPrint and documents come are printed immediately. The iPad recognizes the printer and I can select it when attempting to print, but it doesn't print.

How to fix the AirPrint issus
On the iPad's Home Screen, tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings and reboot the iPad. It works great now.

FaceTime can't hear other person on iPad 2

My new iPad 2 has an audio issue with FaceTime. When I make video calls to my friend with Facetime, the video and the speaker are fine, but I hear the person I'm connected to. My friend can hear me.

I try rebooting the iPad, turning the volume up, turning FaceTime on/off in Settings. Still can't fix the issue.

Then I resync and back up the iPad to my computer, then tap Settings -> General -> Reset and "Reset all Settings". The problem solved.

How to Disable camera shutter sound on iPad 2

When I takes photos using iPad 2 camera, the shutter sound is loud and annoying. I want to turn off the sound.

How to disable iPad camera shutter sound
* Download and install iPhoneBrowser. This software can manipulate files of jailbroken iPad on Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7.
* Navigate to /System/Library/Audio/UISounds by using iPhoneBrowser.
* Delete or rename "photoShutter.caf" file.

Now the camera shutter on your iPad 2 will not make a sound.

How to get email address for making iPad Facetime call

I want to make a Facetime call to my friend's new iPad 2. How can I get email address for iPhone to iPad Facetime call.

Make sure that FaceTime is enabled within the settings on each device. Once turned-on you are able to assign an email address to the device and this will allow for FaceTime chatting.

Go to her name in the "Contacts" list. Choose Edit and enter her email address in the pop up page. Then returned to her Contacts page, there is a button for Facetime.

Turn Off Ping to extend iPad battery life

I noted the iPad runing iOS 4.3 had shorter battery life than older versions. There were no background apps and push-notification services running on my iPad. However, Ping services might be eating up battery juice.

Ping is Apple social network and recommendation service. This isn't exactly be an important feature for me. To disable Ping, tap Settings > General > Restrictions, enable Restrictions and then turn off Ping.

iPad 2 thinks it's plugged into dock

I noticed my iPad 2 16GB Wi-Fi had no sound, but all the sound settings and lock switch are set correctly. Then I opened the iPod app, it showed "Dock Connector" in the top-left where the volume control normally is. But my iPad was not plugged into a dock.

So I plugged it into my car dock. It plays music/sounds. When I unplug it, I get volume control back. However, if I sync it or plug it into the charger, I get the issues again. Doing a full restore can't fix it.

Today I take the iPad to Apple store. Apple has confirmed it is indeed a hardware issue and I get a new one.

Apple Replace iPad 2 for Backlight Bleeding Issues

Some iPad 2 have got the backlight bleeding problem. Apple is now already replacing iPad 2 for backlight bleeding issues.

However, according to the iLounge report, users have been given the replacement iPad 2, but they still get the same problem. When used iPad 2 in very dark conditions with the brightness turned all the way up, you will note the backlight bleed issues.

iChat with FaceTime on iPad 2

iChat is a instant messaging app that makes it easy to stay in touch with friends using text and video. But iPad 2 is not able to video chat with ichat users.

Many users want ichat video chat compatibility with Facetime on iPad 2. It would help bring iPad even closer to becoming a similar experience as using a Mac.

iPad 2 Stuck in Portrait Mode and won't rotate

My iPad 2 seems to be stuck in portrait mode and will not rotate. It happened once after I installed Garage Band. Now it is too small for video that way.

You probably have the rotation lock button switched ON. Check the switch above the volume rocker on the side and that fixes it.

It also seems that rebooting did fix the problem.

Video Playback issues with iPad iOS 4.3

After I upgraded my iPad to iOS 4.3, my converted movie using Pavtube stop playing sound. Only movies with 2-channel audio playback.

I playbacked a movie with more than 2 audio channels from the beginning, audio looped but video continued to playback. Then I scrubbed through the video, playback stopped altogether. The only other videos from ituens works fine.

This is because the Pavtube converter only supports 2 channel stereo. The videos using another tool to convert works fine. Hopefully Apple will fix this bug soon.

Home Sharing drops wifi connection issue

Last night I was watching movies on my iPad by using Home Sharing, and I am using an Apple Airport Extreme N Router. After about 25 mins WiFi connection suddenly dropped, switched to 3G and the screen went blank. After that, Videos tends to crash the next time I open it.

It seems to occur also with some other apps on iPad, such as Voddler. Really annoying.

VMware View for iPad

VMware has announced the availability of a VMware View Client for iPad lets mobile workers use the Apple hardware while gaining access to the Microsoft Windows desktop applications that they need, via a local WiFi network or via 3G.

Simple setup and connectivity. You have the ability to run Windows apps without carrying a PC. PCoIP is incredible. VMware View supports for the PCoIP display protocol. This is great features. The responsiveness with PCOIP is what's expected.

Download VMware View for iPad (Free) from iTunes.

Photoshop Express 2.0 with Camera Pack for iPad 2

Adobe has released a substantial update for its Photoshop Express 2.0 app with the Adobe Camera Pack for iPad 2. The Camera Pack has the fowing features:

Reduce Noise: Smooth out tiny flaws in your shots.
Self Timer: Enable you to be in the picture yourself.
Auto Review: You can have a very quick preview of a photo you have just taken.

In addition, the app now has full multitasking support, new Camera workflow for rapid in-app photo-taking.
Download Adobe Photoshop Express (Free) from iTunes.

AirPlay-Enabled Apps Section in App Store

Apple has added a new section in the App Store to feature AirPlay-Enabled apps.

These are the following AirPlay-Enabled iPad apps list:
Air Video, Authentic Yoga with Deepak Chopra, Baseball Gamplan with Jason Giambi, Discovery Chanel HD, ESPN the Magazine, FitnessClass, Golfplan with Paul Azigner, iMovie, Martha Stewart Makes Cookies, MLS MatchDay 2011, My Daily Clip and Vevo.

How to enable multi-tasking gesture controls on old iPad 1

The iOS 4.3 includes the new multi-tasking gesture controls feature. If you are sticking with your original iPad for now, you can enable the multitasking gestures for iOS 4.3 on original iPad 1 using the Xcode application.

* Download app-developer tool Xcode in the Mac App Store to your Mac.
* Connect your iPad 2 and enable development mode, ignore any warnings about developer credentials.

How To Import Video into iMovie on iPad 2

When I take my home movies in .mov form and import them from iTunes to my iPad 2, iMovies does not see any videos. Is there a way to get the video shot on my iPhone 4 to the camera roll on the iPad 2 to use in iMovie?

How To Import Video into iMovie on iPad 2
* When you sync Photos with Videos onto your iPad, make sure the video formats are supported by iPad, and you have checked on "Include Videos." in iTunes.
* iPhone explorer is a software that allows you to view/copy the files in your iDevice. With iPhone explorer, copy the .mov files into the camera roll (Location: Root > User > Media > DCIM).
*You can also use the the camera connection kit for transferring videos directly into the iPad from your iPhone 4.

iPad iOS 4.3 Home Sharing with multiple iTunes libraries

I have 2 iTunes libraries on one Mac Pro and one Mac Mini. The libaries are available on the same home sharing network and all good there. All passwords are correctly entered into my computers and iPad.

Both are recognized by my Apple TV 2, however, my iPad 2 can see the iTunes library on each of them, but not both at the same time. Only the Mac Pro library shows up in Shared libraries, when iTunes runs on both devices and I start the iPod or Videos apps on the iPad.

To get the iPad to recognize the iTunes library on the Mac Mini, I have to shut down iTunes on both machines, then start iTunes on the Mac Mini.

If you copy your itunes music library from one machine to another using the finder, you will have 2 machines sharing the same library ID. So the iPad and iPhone running iOS 4.3 is unable to distinguish multiple libraries and it ends up showing just one of them.

To resolve the problem, force iTunes to rebuild your itunes library. Then do a full re sync with the iPad since it believes the library to be a new one.

iPad 2 FaceTime supports video out

TUAW has found out that FaceTime on iPad 2 works with the various video out cables.

Now you are able to FaceTime using your iPad 2 and have the display be the big screen HDTV. FaceTime on iPad 2 supports video out if you have any of these listed cables: The Apple Composite cable, Component cable, the new HDMI cable, or iPad VGA adapter.

Just plug in the cables and instantly meet with a large FaceTime display. Make sure your iPad 2 is running iOS 4.3.

iPad 2 smart cover for original iPad 1

It seems that's no difference between first and sec generation iPad. The display size and resolution are the same. Is it possible to get a iPad 2 smart cover for my original iPad 1?

The Smart Cover won't work on the original iPad 1. You would be wasting your money.

The iPads themselves are not exactly the same dimension. And the new iPad 2 has magnets inside of it help the smart cover attach itself to the new model. There are no magnets in the iPad 1 for it to stay on when you pick it up.

FaceTime camera not working on iPad 2

I had got an new iPad 2 3G. When I tapped FaceTime app the first time, the camera was working fine. But today I open it up again, the camera just showed a still image. How can I fix the issue?

Then I restored the iPad 2 from backup and it works.

White iPad 2 got intermittent Wifi issues

I have just bought an White iPad 2 16GB WiFi today. The iPad 2 lost connectivity when I left the room whereas my iPhone get good WiFi connectivity all through the house and outdoors. The WiFi only works for a short while, then completely stop.

That is a difficulty of your wireless Network Mode. The iPad works fine with a pure N Mode, but does not work in mixed b/g/n mode.

It seems this is a common issue. Let's hope Apple fix this issue soon.

Can iPad 2 be WiFi hotspot

The iOS 4.3 update for the iPhone brings with new features like WiFi hotspot capabilities that let you share your mobile internet connection with other devices. Can I also make an iPad 2 a wifi hotspot?

No, you can not. Just only an iPhone runing iOS 4.3 can be a WiFi hotspot.

iPad crashs on iOS 4.3 update

My iPad keep crashing and iTunes reported a failure when I update to iOS 4.3 software.

Here is the simple solution.
* If your computer has been running anti virus software or firewall, disable them first.
* Discount your iPad from the computer.
* Hold down the ON/Off and Home button until locked apple logo disappears.
* Make sure iTunes is the latest version and run it.
* Hold down Home button at the same time as plugging in usb lead to your iPad.
* iTunes will let it restore to factory defaults. Once complete, iPad will reboot. Then click yes to restore it from a backup.

iPad 2 light leak, yellowing spots issues

Some iPad 2 users have noticed some yellowing on the displays of their iPad 2 tablet. They are experiencing light leakage issues. It's dead pixel problem.

My friend bought the White iPad 2 WiFi 64g. After turning it on, he noticed a yellowish bleeding light from the edge of the display on the bottom right. It had light leaks, backlight bleeding, and yellow spots all over the iPad 2 screen. It seems that is a white iPad issue. Does black iPad 2 have got the same issue?

To alleviate the problem, he had to lower the display's brightness. But when you are watching videos or anything else that involves a dark image, you will be experiencing the issue.

Headphone jack not working after iOS4.3 update

After updating my iPad to iOS 4.3 software, I went to use headphones, tried flipping the new mute/rotation feature and it didn't make any difference. The Headphone is not working.

The headphone jack is not getting a contact when you plug in headphone. Try plugging in the headphone in a few times and make sure you fully plug the headphone each time.

If you still can't fix the issue, hold down the on/off and the Home button until you see the Apple logo. Then do a system reset.

How to disable Facetime on iPad 2

FaceTime is one of the major new iPad 2 features. By default, you can make video call through WiFi network. If you want to prevent misuse, you can disable the facetime feature.

How to block and turn off FaceTime video calls
* On the Home Screen, tap Settings > General > Restrictions.
* Enable restrictions and enter your 4 Digit Pass code.
* In the restrictions screen, turn off FaceTime. Then you won't make or receive any calls on your iPad 2.

Real Racing 2 HD for iPad 2

Real Racing 2 is the popular iPhone racing game and now has just been unleashed in an HD iPad version. Taking full advantage of the iPad 2's dual-core processor and 9x faster graphics, you can get precision controls during racing.

Real Racing 2 HD has added an expanded career mode with additional races and supports 16 multiplayer gaming. About the Graphics, the graphics are awful, sharp edges and the physics have not moved on.

Download Real Racing 2 HD ($12.99) from iTunes.

Can iPad 2 have Skype video capability

I will go to buy the new iPad. Can the new iPad 2 have video Skype capability?

Yes. The Skype app for iPhone works great on the new device. For me, the camera on the iPad 2 are poor quality. You can also do video calls using the iPad 2.

iPad 2 camera with Skype video calling

The iPad 2 have a front and rear camera. I think it may support video calls via Skype.

I have already done video calls on the 1st generation iPad via the Skype app. I just see the other party but they can't see me. I expect I can use Skype and iPad 2 camera to make free video calls with my firend.

Now Apple is starting invading Skype's field, because Facetime can permit 2 iPad 2 owners to talk in video on WiFi network.

How to stream videos to iPad iOS 4.3 from iTunes

I have upgraded my iPad to iOS 4.3. When I tried playing the movie in iTunes 10.2.1 on my iMac and select the AirPlay menu, I can't find the iPad device. How can I stream a video to iPad from iTunes on my home network?

* First make sure Home Sharing is enabled in the iTunes preferences on your computer.
* On your iPad, tap Setting > iPod and enter your Apple ID informations under Home Sharing.
* Now go to your iPod or Video app and you are able to access your shared library from there.

iPad Apps showed up on Apple TV by AirPlay

I have upgraded my old iPad to the iOS 4.3 software. After my Apple TV 2 is turned on the home sharing, I can watch the video from my iPad on my tv using the AirPlay. But how can I get my app or game to show up on the TV?

The iPad 1 can't do that. The feature requires the new iPad 2 with an HDMI connection.

How To Enable Home Sharing on iPad iOS 4.3

iTunes Home Sharing is the new feature in iOS 4.3. It allows you to play music, movies and TV shows from your entire iTunes library on your iPad without downloading any software or data.

How to enable Home Sharing on your iPad running iOS 4.3

* Make sure the iTunes is the latest version and enables Home Sharing on your Mac or Windows.
* On your iPad's Home Screen, tap Settings > iPod.
* Under the iPod setting, enter the same Apple ID and password that you have entered in your iTunes preferences.

iOS 4.3 available for download

Apple frees iOS 4.3 two days before iPad 2 Arrival. You can now download iOS 4.3 for iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.

Discovery Channel HD for iPad

The Discovery Channel has turned its existing iPhone app into iPad-specific format through the app Discover Channel HD. With Discovery Channel HD, you can watch video from Discovery’s award-winning shows, and chat with show hosts and fans through Facebook and Twitter.

This app looks nice, but not worth a download. You have to sit through ads beforehand. There are no full episodes available Within the app. Many clips are shorter than two minutes.

Download Discovery Channel HD (Free) from iTunes.

SneakPeek - Preview Adobe Illustrator/InDesign files on iPad

SneakPeek is must-have utility if you work with Adobe files. This new media viewer app lets you preview Adobe Illustrator and InDesign files on your iPad. After intall the app, the built-in Mail, Safari and just about any app will have the "Open in SneakPeek" for accessing these file.

SneakPeek app also provides information about fonts used, names of linked images and swatches. The Multi-page preview support for InDesign CS5 and some Illustrator documents with PDF compatibility. The app is almost like having Adobe Bridge on your iPad.

Download SneakPeek for iPad ($9.99) from iTunes.

New ZAGG iPad 2 accessories

ZAGG, the Salt Lake County-based company, has slightly redesign their iPad accessories for the second generation iPad.

They will start selling its form-fitting invisibleSHIELDS for the iPad 2. The company also get ready to start selling $99 ZAGGmate for the iPad 2 with a Bluetooth-enabled keyboard, and iPad 2-specific ZAGGskins, invisibleSHIELDS with printed images and designs. Waiting for new iPad 2 cases.

Verizon iPad 2 data plans

Users now can choose between AT&T or Verizon for the 3G data services with their iPad 2.

If you are ready to use over 2GB of data, you'd better definitely pick up a Verizon iPad 2. Because the Verizon data plans are less expensive than the AT&T plans.

Verizon’s 3GB data plan: Use between 2GB and 4GB of data per month.
Verizon’s 5GB data plan: Use between 4GB and 7GB per month.
Verizon’s 10GB data plan: Use over 7GB of data per month.

BallFallDown Deluxe

BallFallDown Deluxe is a wonderful digital toy for iPad. Construct your own marble run or build brand new toys. The entertainment app allows you to create the enviroment, controls the pieces and balls with innovative touch controls: make pieces longer or shorter, rotate them and drag them around your play area.

I have play it for hours and still have endless possibilites left. My 8 year old son love it too. He can not put it down. There is no win or lose, no levels, no time limits.

Download BallFallDown Deluxe ($0.99) from iTunes

iPad User Guide for iOS 4.3 in iBookstore

iPad User Guide for iOS 4.3 is available for "pre-order" right now in the iBookstore and is set to release on March 11 like the iPad 2.

The guide covers all the basics of using the iPad, including browsing the web by Safari, using the App Store, Syncing with a Mac, PC, or iPhone, and how to set up your email, contacts and calendars and so on. This will be good for the absolute tech noobs.

You presumably will download the free book when iOS 4.3 is released.

Improve Your iPad 2 camera quality

Rumors: When you first got your iPad 2, the quality of the pictures you taking were amazing. But after sometime, such as a month, the camera quality started degrading. You just got horrible camera pictures, even when the lens is clean. For me, the quality went down 80%.

That is caused by the coating on the camera lense. Thee UV coating are not very durable.

How to improve your iPad 2 camera quality
Use some rubbing alcohol or white board cleaner or a microfiber cloth. And then apply to the lens. Make sure you scrub off most of the coating. I always clean the lens before taking pictures.

How does iPad 2 camera focus

Rumors: Auto-focus is one of the iPad camera features. It focuses it upon a specific area of the screen for both photo and video.

When the camera is working, it will automatically center upon an object or person in a screen shot. You can see that is highlighted by a large white box with a glowing blue outline on the screen. To enhance and improve the quality of the specific area in the photo or video, the iPad 2 adjusts the exposure and the white balance within the highlighted region.

If you want to change the auto-focus selection, simply tapping the person or object on the screen with your finger.

Authorization - Sell old iPad & Buy iPad 2

I registered my iPad last year. I want to sell the old iPad and buy the iPad 2nd generation. I will give the buyer my original receiptand it has no personal info on the device. Do I need to deregister it, so the buyer can register it and have it under his own name?

You do not de-authorize an iPad, iPhone, or iPod. The Authorization only applies to a computer.

Make sure that you back-up your iPad with iTunes. To erase your personal info, tap Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Contents and Settings. When your new iPad 2 comes, hook it up to your computer and restore from backup.

How much RAM does iPad 2 have

I looked at the tech specs and other documentation on Apple's website, but I could not find the RAM number of iPad 2 in the tech's specs. How much RAM does the iPad 2 have?

Apple never lists the amount of RAM employed in their iOS devices. The rumors are that the new chips require a minimum of double the iPad 1's RAM or 512 MB.

GarageBand iPad app

GarageBand is Apple's popular music creation and editing app. It will be heading to the iPad soon. On the final part of Apple launch party for iPad 2, Steve Jobs showed how you can play on-screen keyboards, guitars, drums.

GarageBand includes an 8-track recording studio and 250-plus loops, and supports multi-touch gestures. The app allows users to create music or podcasts, and turns your iPad into a collection of touch instruments.

iPad 2 features HDMI output

The iPad 2 features HDMI output via a $40 cable, goes up to 1080p and supports all your games, apps and rotation. You are able to charge your iPad 2 while using.

As far as the HDMI output, I can purchase/rent the movies on my iPad and then watch them on any of the TV's in my home.

iPad 2 dock - New iPad accessory

Apple unveiled a few more accessories on the iPad 2 announcement, such as Smart Covers and iPad 2 Dock.

The iPad 2 Dock is specifically designed for iPad 2. The new dock has the following features:

* A small lip at the front.
* An audio line out port for connecting to speakers via an optional audio cable.
* A port for syncing or charging the tablet.
* Use your iPad as a picture frame.
* Supports other iPad accessories, including the iPad Camera Connection Kit and Apple Digital AV Adapter.
* Priced at $29.

Best Buy Will Have iPad 2 Ready On March 11

A large number of consumers will buy the iPad 2 on retail stores.

Best Buy is an alternate distribution channel for Apple and have already confirmed that they will have the iPad 2 ready on March 11.

You will also buy the iPad 2 from other distributors such as Sams Club.

iOS 4.3 for iPad coming March 11th

The iOS 4.3 for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch will be released on March 11th.

There are the iOS 4.3 features.

iTunes has had the Home Sharing feature on the Windows and Mac computer. With iTunes Home Sharing, you can stream music, videos, podcasts and audio books from a Mac or PC onto your iPad.

AirPlay gets better on iOS 4.3. AirPlay API open up more and it now supports music, movies and photos. You can also stream videos recorded with the iPad camera directly to the Apple TV 2.

JavaScript will run up to twice as fast in iOS 4.2.

iOS 4.3 offers iPad switch options to have the side switch act as a mute switch or an orientation lock.

iPad 2 Smart Cover

The second version of Apple's iPad adds a foldable 'Smart Cover'.

Built-in magnets draw the Smart Cover to iPad 2 for a perfect fit. The slim yet sturdy Smart Cover can protect your iPad screen, also wakes up, stands up, and brightens up your iPad. The Smart Cover can be used as FaceTime and video stand or keyboard stand.

Photo Booth for iPad 2

Photo Booth is an iPad app created by Apple that uses the front-facing camera to take pictures. It supports adding a certain special effect, such as Thermal Camera, Mirror, X-Ray, Kaleidoscope, Light Tunnel, Squeeze, Twirl and Stretch.

Before Photo Booth captures your photo, the preview shows the effect already applied. That snap yours truly like crazy and is fun. Now going to turn your silly snapshots into snazzy slideshows on your iPad 2nd generation.

Recording HD Videos On iPad 2

With iPad 2 and its built-in HD video camera, you are always ready to record video everywhere and do it in stunning high definition.

iPad 2 has an advanced backside illumination sensor. It delivers brilliant video in both bright and low-light settings. The rear-facing camera captures 720p HD video.

Apple also announced a new version of iMovie. This app offers many useful features, including deeper editing options, multi-track audio, support for YouTube, Facebook and Vimeo, AirPlay streaming to Apple TV, hardware video out and project sharing through iTunes. So you are able to edit HD videos with iMovie, and turn your iPad 2 into a mobile HD video studio combination.

iPad 2 cameras with FaceTime

The new iPad 2 is a FaceTime-capable device that has both a front- and a rear-facing camera.

The rear camera on the iPad 2 features HD-quality video at 720p resolution. This camera is the same crappy unit from the iPod touch and not the nice 5MP one from the iPhone 4.

The front-facing camera of the iPad 2 features VGA quality video at 30 frames per second. You can use it for FaceTime chats.