Apple Readying New FaceTime Equipped iPads?
The current iPad model.
Appleinsider claims that Apple may already be in "advanced testing stages" of a new FaceTime capable iPads.
A version of the tablet device with a built-in video camera and support for the new FaceTime video conferencing standard has already progressed to the advanced testing stages, according to a person with proven knowledge of Apple's future product plans.
The followup iPad is said to be due no later than 1st quarter of next year with some suggestion we could see them sooner. The report corresponds to recent claims that the iPad's next-gen firmware contains FaceTime debugging software, similar to that which was leaked prior to the iPhone 4 launch.Apple released the first (and also current) iPad in April 2010.
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22 months ago
I wish Apple will create a camera accessory that will plug into the iPad port so that Facetime can be activated.
I feel it's quite sad if a new model be introduced by January when a lot of countries only got the rollout of the iPads on the second half of 2010.
I feel it's quite sad if a new model be introduced by January when a lot of countries only got the rollout of the iPads on the second half of 2010.
22 months ago
I certainly hope this is true. My parents are looking to get one, and I'd love to be able to see my beautiful cat whenever I call home.
22 months ago
Ugh, decision begins, keep first original iPad for "geek" value or sell to buy new one.
22 months ago
I don't doubt we'll see a facetime capable iPad in the very near future. However I just have one point to question.
Facetime debugging in the iPad software. From what I've heard iOS 4.2 is the same across all devices, so couldn't that explain the issue? I think I remember hearing something about the 3rd generation iPod touch having some code for a camera...even though that model did not have a camera.
Facetime debugging in the iPad software. From what I've heard iOS 4.2 is the same across all devices, so couldn't that explain the issue? I think I remember hearing something about the 3rd generation iPod touch having some code for a camera...even though that model did not have a camera.
22 months ago
The lack of a camera was the primary reason I didn't jump for an iPad when they came out initially.
If they'd have had a camera from the get-go I'm sure they never would have caught up with demand. "Very wise, them Jobians."
If they'd have had a camera from the get-go I'm sure they never would have caught up with demand. "Very wise, them Jobians."
22 months ago
1st quarter of next year sounds about right for the next gen iPad, so I will go ahead and say this rumor is true. It is extremely unlikely that we will see it before next year though.
22 months ago
It would be nice to have facetime on that big screen, though I don't know if I want to hold it for a long period of time in my hands the same way I'd hold the iPhone during a facetime session..
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