Best tablet, Awards 2011. The marriage of content, functionality and performance remains unsurpassed Unrivalled usability tons of apps and content AirPlay svelte design Closed shop for content no Flash more features elsewhere

The original iPad was the best tablet available a year ago. Now, the iPad 2 is the best tablet available, though it really hasn’t diverted from the original formula.

The second generation iPad is a revision of the original, and it's a shame the screen hasn't been upgraded, but it's still incredibly quick

It’s thinner, lighter and more powerful than the first iPad, with better battery life to boot - but the cameras are a big let down

Apple's latest non-Pro iPhone is superb - it's just that it's strikingly similar to last year's effort.

Still an incredible smartphone, Brilliant battery life gets a bit better, Excellent camera system gets a bit better

Last year’s Pro hardware, Wireless charging slow by modern standards, No USB-C; it’s now well overdue

The original Apple iPad sold close to 15 million units in 2010 and single-handedly created an entire new brand of consumer electronics. This forced many competitors to play catch up and only Samsung came close as a true alternative with their Samsung Galaxy Tab.

“The Apple iPad 2 right now is cheaper and easier to use, but not necessarily better endowed than competing tablets – but that doesn't matter.”

Dual core processor, 10-hour-plus battery life, Bright 9.7-inch IPS LCD screen, A third thinner than the original, Front and rear cameras

Highly reflective screen, Slippery, No expandable memory, Poor visibility outdoors, Poor still image quality

If you can stomach the price difference, better get the iPhone 13 Pro instead. To our mind, $200 extra may be worth it to get the higher iPhone 13 Pro display refresh rate, longer battery life, better main sensor, the ultrawide camera that doubles as a Macro model, and the true 3x optical vs the...

Much improved battery life, Dynamic and jolly photos in more challenging conditions, Easy to view outdoors display with perfect calibration, Snazzy Cinematic video mode, Double the predecessor storage for the same price

Slow display refresh rate for the price point, Wired and wireless charging take comparatively long, Cinematic video mode is finicky without good lighting, Taller notch eats into some video formats, Worse value for money ratio than the iPhone 13 Pro

Design Over the past year, most of the complaints about the size or weight of the original iPad were from those coming from e-readers like the Kindle, not another tablet: it wasn't light enough to hold in one hand for long periods of time, but it was much lighter than a netbook or a Windows Tablet...

Much faster in some areas., Thinner and lighter., Huge, intuitive app library., Smart Covers are slick., iMovie and GarageBand are killer apps., Dual cameras add functionality., Still excellent battery life., Tough-to-beat price.

Not night-and-day better for some iPad owners., Cameras are sub-par by Apple standards., Android sometimes more powerful and open., Smart Cover doesn't guard the back., Still the same 1024x768 display.

If you already own the original iPad there’s little reason to splurge on the latest. While the cameras bring new functionality, the results as far as the rear camera is concerned, are basic.

More horsepower under the hood, slightly lighter, looks and feels great, battery life is still brilliant.

Rear-facing camera offers basic results.