Apple iPad 2 Rumors Circulate the Web

Photograph via Engadget A mockup of the next-generation iPad in a new case, according to Engadget.

While almost every technology company in the world descends on Las Vegas this week for the Consumer Electronics Show, one major tech company will be missing: Apple. But even in the absence of Steven Jobs and his iProducts, the technology giant’s intimidating presence will be felt in every corner of the event.

This can already be seen in the number of iPad 2 rumors circulating the Web leading up to the show, which officially opens on Thursday.

Several weeks ago, the Japanese blog MacOtakara, citing anonymous sources, said the iPad 2 would look more like the current generation iPod Touch, with a slimmer form and a sleek, curved back. The blog also predicted that the new iPad would have a smaller bezel around its edge and a better speaker system