Fare thee well, iPad 2. AppleInsider reports that the venerable iPad model is about to meet its maker after nearly three years -- an age that is ancient in technology years. The number of iPad 2 units shipping has dropped, and more people are turning to the Retina iPad Mini, which costs the same price as the iPad 2.
Other news from Thursday afternoon includes:
- Greenpeace applauded the latest Supplier Responsibility Report from Apple saying, "Samsung and other consumer electronics companies should follow Apple's example and map its suppliers, so the industry can exert its collective influence to build devices that are better for people and the planet."
- Apple has added to its new hire roster, this time adding Ceracor CTO Marcelo Malini Lamego. According to Electronista, Lamego specializes in non-invasive medical monitoring technology.
- The BBM messaging app has added Channels and Voice support to its iOS and Android apps.
- Boinx Software is teaming up with the web series Animation Chefs to offer two classes at New York City Apple Stores. These classes are geared toward families and teaches them how to use iStopMotion for iPad to make stop-motion videos. The classes will be held Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. at the Apple Store Upper West Side and at 3 p.m. at the Apple Store Grand Central. The classes are an hour each and are free.
- TwelveSouth has released the second version of its Compass mobile iPad stand, which is a significant revamp that makes the stand lighter than the first version that came out in 2010. The stand also will allow for charging the iPad while in use and has tweaked the angles for better FaceTime use. We'll be reviewing the new Compass on TUAW within the next few days.
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