Personally, I think Apple is scrambling to get the iPad out. They have to so they don't lose any more ground to Samsung. I also believe Apple feels the iPad 2 will bury Samsung and all other Android newcomers.
http://www.internetbits.com/ipad-2-geek-lovers-may-get-another-in-february/55799/
http://www.internetbits.com/ipad-2-geek-lovers-may-get-another-in-february/55799/