Apple has taken the OS X JavaScript engine, called Nitro, and put it into iOS 4.3 for Web browsing that is up to two times faster than iOS 4.2--the ability to render JavaScript quickly is a common benchmark for browser speeds.

This is just the latest move by Apple to swap and share capabilities between OS X and iOS--iOS is based on OS X. In October, Apple gave a sneak peek at the next iteration of OS X, dubbed Lion. The event was all about how the company was transferring some of the such as more multi-touch integration, iOS-style home screens and full screen mode for most apps.

With the two operating systems merging capabilities--not to mention Apple's constant talk of a post-PC era--you have to wonder how long it will be until all Apple devices are powered by one unified OS.

HDMI Out Is All Business

The iPad 2's capability to output high definition video to an external display via HDMI may be nice for viewing photos at home. But this is Apple's move to make the iPad the must-have tool for business people, teachers, and anyone else who spends a lot of time giving presentations. The company also has two new pages dedicated to explaining why the iPad 2 is an ideal gadget for and professionals.