iPad 2 has been put into mass production

The Wall Street Journal reported that a new generation of Apple iPad tablet is currently in production, with a built-in camera and a faster processor.

Well-informed sources told the Wall Street Journal that the new iPad will be thinner and lighter, with at least one set of front camera for video chat. However, unlike previous rumors, the news that the iPad 2's screen resolution will be similar to the first generation of products, will not significantly increase.

In the U.S. market, the iPad 2 will be sold in partnership with Apple's two operator partners Verizon and AT&T. In other words, the 3G+WiFi version will play a more important role.

As of last quarter, Apple sold 14.8 million iPads in less than a year. The iPad contributed $4.6 billion in sales to Apple in the last quarter, accounting for 17% of Apple's total revenue. iPad 2 will still be made by Hon Hai Foxconn. After mass production, the aircraft is expected to be announced in the near future and will be listed around the beginning of April.