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\n<\/span><\/p>\nApple has launched the second generation of its iPad tablet computer at an event in California.<\/p>\n
The company said the machine featured a faster processor, improved graphics, and front and rear cameras.<\/p>\n
Apple has led the industry in sales of tablet devices since the launch of the first iPad in April 2010.<\/p>\n
However, it has been losing market share to a raft of rival devices from manufacturers such as HP and Samsung.<\/p>\n
The event was hosted by Apple chief executive Steve Jobs, who has been on medical leave from the company since January.<\/p>\n
It had been widely speculated that he would not appear owing to his ill health.<\/p>\n
Mr Jobs was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004.<\/p>\n
Speaking on stage, he said: “We have been working on this product for a while and I just didn’t want to miss today.”<\/p>\n
Declining share<\/span><\/p>\nUp until September 2010, Apple iPads accounted for 95% of tablet computer sales, according to research firm Strategy Analytics.<\/p>\n
By the end of 2010, that figure had fallen to 75%, said Strategy Analytics.<\/p>\n
The loss of share was down to the release of scores of tablet devices, mainly based on Google’s open-source Android system.<\/p>\n
Ovum analyst Adam Leach predicted a two-horse race in the tablet market over the coming year, between the iPad and Google’s Android operating system.<\/p>\n
“The platform dominance of Apple and Google will continue through 2011 and beyond,” said Mr Leach.<\/p>\n
“However, devices based on Google’s platforms will only overtake those based on Apple’s platform by 2015, when we forecast 36% and 35% market shares respectively,” he added.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n
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