Apple Tablet Likely to Include Front Facing Camera?
Despite conflicting reports, we have reason to believe that the upcoming Apple Tablet will indeed carry a front facing video camera as recently described in the Wall Street Journal:
The focus of the tablet rumors has been on content deals and multi-touch, though a camera could introduce other interesting features.
This person said Apple has experimented with the ability ... for the gadget to automatically recognize individuals via a built-in camera.
While the presence of a front facing camera could allow for this novel use of facial recognition, it would also open up the possibility for video conferencing, which has been a long requested feature for the iPhone. Apple already supports video conferencing with their Mac OS X iChat software, so the ability to tie in video conferencing with their existing technology would be trivial.The focus of the tablet rumors has been on content deals and multi-touch, though a camera could introduce other interesting features.
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27 months ago
I'm not sure trivial was the best word choice :rolleyes:
iChat over WiFi? Bring it.
iChat over WiFi? Bring it.
27 months ago
Now this is just getting rediculous. Where's the laser beam and 2-slice toaster?
27 months ago
If it doesn't, it'll be slammed by the press.
Facial recognition sounds interesting.
Facial recognition sounds interesting.
27 months ago
Now this is just getting rediculous. Where's the laser beam and 2-slice toaster?
Also makes julienne fries!
27 months ago
If they can put a video recorder in the Nano then why wouldnt they put it in the tablet?
27 months ago
Facial recognition is cool. I'm sure some people would also want rear facing camera, too so they can take pictures/movies with it. Though I'm also sure there are people think that's the most idiotic thing they've ever heard.
One thing that would be interesting (not necessarily good or bad, just interesting): fingerprint scanner. Would help making things more secure.
Also, would be nice to have an SD card reader, too. Just thinking out loud.
One thing that would be interesting (not necessarily good or bad, just interesting): fingerprint scanner. Would help making things more secure.
Also, would be nice to have an SD card reader, too. Just thinking out loud.
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