Just because you do not have a use for a rear facing camera on the iPad doesn't mean everyone else is in your shoes.
I for one have a huge need for one, it would be very productive for my needs.
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FaceTime, Camera and PhotoBooth Icons Confirm Camera in iPad 2
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Just because you do not have a use for a rear facing camera on the iPad doesn't mean everyone else is in your shoes.
I for one have a huge need for one, it would be very productive for my needs.
Again with the adapters argument. The only retort you've come up with it is "herp derp well since they ship an SD Card slot adapter that means that it's more likely they'll include it herp derp". While ignoring the fact that they ship video out adapters. All you did was pull a straw man.
Years of design? The iPad isn't even a year old. You mention the headphone jack just to save yourself but guess what? That will also be coming out of the top should you decide to use that like a moron while it's docked. Not everything is designed to be intuitive with the plastic dock Apple ships. Their own damn case doesn't even work with it.
No, it really isn't incredibly low. Apple clearly cared enough to put a video out port on the incredibly low on space first gen MacBook Air for a reason.
OHHHH so I see how it is. Now you are just going to try and twist your way out of this. If the VGA adapters did supposedly get returned then it was because Apple made it limiting and no other reason. Apple has included a video out port on all of their machines for as long as I could remember. SD card slots are relatively new to the Mac but a port for video out has always been there. Why is that?
It COULD be a microphone but unlikely due to how big the opening is in the case. It COULD also be a MDP no matter how hard you try on proving otherwise with your SD card slot defense.
Fix'd based on your criteria.
Exactly. I use Facetime for that all the time. It's great for instructing someone how to do something.
I was able to show my parents, 800 miles away, where to connect their Mac Mini to their A/V system.
They showed me the back of the components and I could guide them as they connected the cables.
The rear camera on the iPhone is great for stuff like that. It will be just as good or maybe even better on an iPad.
Anyone noticed, that the calendar icon on this shot shows a "9"?
My iPad shows a "27" in the preferences, as iPad 1 was introduced January 27th 2010.
So my guess, iPad 2 will be introduced February 9th 2011 !!
My iPad shows a "27" in the preferences, as iPad 1 was introduced January 27th 2010.
So my guess, iPad 2 will be introduced February 9th 2011 !!
Interesting observation. And why would the leak of the new photo with the icons be there now unless they were bringing the development of iOS 4.3 to a near completion?
Though I understand that not much can be said from this screenshot from 9to5mac that was posted a few days ago, I can't think of a time in the last 6 months were I have actually used the front camera of my iPhone 4 to record video. So if Apple only intends to make use of the Camera app for a front camera, then isn't that the point of the PhotoBooth app?
Point being, I am sure their will be a front and back camera.
This is the actual iPad camera app?
I think you are clueless.
iPad2 is looking like iTouch 4G... but that's ok because it just means I'll be happier to buy it at launch.
Fun observation! Hope you might be right!
But that's 3 weeks away! Can't wait that long!
I think it depends on the quality of the camera.
Barcode / qr-code scanning would be a useful but that only works well if they don't put in another crappy fix-focus camera.
You could also use the iPad to place offers on eBay. You could enter product information and take the photo instantly with the same device. But again this is only possible if the camera has good quality. (Close up and indoor)
Christian
Except that when you stop viewing it as a camera, and start seeing it as a live video feed, things change. Augmented reality in apps such as Star Walk (http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/star-walk-5-stars-astronomy/id295430577?mt=8) or Word Lens (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/word-lens/id383463868?mt=8) are prime examples of how this can be useful. The ability to show people things in front of you while in a Facetime chat is also awesome, so you don't have to awkwardly manoeuvre your device to get it in shot.
Nobody expects people to walk around with an iPad instead of a point and shoot camera or phone, but it's a useful feature.
Introduced or started to sell on that date? I will be ticked-off if it's the latter as I'm in the US till the 7th, and being British I absolutely love paying extra for no reason (the only real benefit of buying electronics in the UK is that you can usually have things fixed out of warranty if in a certain rough period).
I've read a lot of the posts in this topic and agree that having all three of these icons does mean a backwards facing camera too. If I will ever use it, I'm not so sure personally! Would be fun to swap between front/rear on Facetime, but that's a novelty.
You never know what apps could be made for the enterprise segment.
Those are just things off the top of your head. It would be crazy NOT to include a camera on the device.
There is no public build. Anyone receiving this build is under NDA - doesn't help much though. On the other hand, since people make all kind of conclusions based on an icon somewhere in a development pre-release, what stops Apple from adding random icons to these pre-releases?
And right when HP announce their WebOS tablet... Could be a good strategic choice to announce on February 9th.
But thats a Wednesday though
Jan 27th 2010 was also a Wednesday.
And Feb 9th is my birthday! Give me something nice, Apple
IMHO, no higher resolution screen (not retina, just higher resolution) - lame upgrade.
I think iPad 2 having camera(s) was proven multiple times already.
I think iPad 2 having camera(s) was proven multiple times already.
Jan 27th 2010 was also a Wednesday.
And Feb 9th is my birthday! Give me something nice, Apple
I hope soon... it will be nice to finally know what's coming. I was thinking before MacWorld like last year, but seems unlikely they would announce next Wednesday at this point.
P.S. I am SOOOOO TIRED of hearing people say, FaceTime, but we're not sure about a back camera. These people simply don't understand Apple PERIOD! So let me explain............. A BACK CAMERA IS PART OF FACETIME!!! Part of the experience is flipping the camera around, that is one of the main highlight features of FaceTime. If there is FaceTime there will be TWO cameras PERIOD! Apple will not deliver a partial user experience! You'd think MacRumors would get that
How about Facetime for mac?
Apple's announced a beta for it, does that mean the next mbp will have a rear camera?
Excellent sticking point. I think many will be pleasantly surprised with the specs of the upcoming hardware releases (iPad 2 and iPhone 5 in particular). These two devices are certainly "halo" products because of their wide success. It only makes sense to deliver a strong product offering on Steve's departure to sustain or exceed customer demand, brand recognition, etc. It'll be interesting to watch this unfold (as always).