iOS 5.1 'Pre-GM' Seed Leaked? Camera Slider, Japanese Siri

BlogdoiPhone claims to have somehow obtained a "pre-GM" version of iOS 5.1. GM refers to Golden Master version of the software which is typically the final production version.

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Only two new minor findings have been discovered. One is an ever-present camera icon on the lock screen of iOS 5.1. In present versions, the camera button only appears if you double-tap the home button. In this version of iOS 5.1, the camera icon is there at all times, but instead of a button, it's a slider.

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Sliding up on the camera icon seems to reveal the Camera app that allows you to take photos without fully unlocking the iPhone. Presumably, this is quicker than the existing solution which actually requires the Camera app to be launched.

The other finding is the presence of a Japanese language setting in Siri. This has been rumored to be an impending feature for Siri.

Apple has been seeding developers with versions of iOS 5.1 beta for some time, but the last release was January 9th. Apple may be waiting to release iOS 5.1 alongside the new iPad which is expected on March 7th. We're not certain about the legitimacy of BlogdoiPhone's screenshots, but carriers presumably do get early builds that may not make it into developer betas.

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Top Rated Comments

Corrode Avatar
173 months ago
Woah, that camera slider is cool!
Score: 29 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Starship77 Avatar
173 months ago
I'm not sure if I like them shrinking the lock button like that. If I want the camera screen, I know to hit the home twice :/

Yeah, but many people don't know about this "double tap to camera" shortcut. Many times I see people asking me "What did you do there??", because they never imagined it was possible. With this, it will be quite obvious to everyone. ;)
Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)
kirky29 Avatar
173 months ago
I like it! Too many people don't know about the awesome little things like double tap for camera, and even multitasking..
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
MultiMediaWill Avatar
173 months ago
So much awesome Apple news in one day!

Now please put a retina display iPad 3 in front of my eyes!
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
bb426 Avatar
173 months ago
Not gonna lie, this looks awesome. Can March 7 come any slower!?
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Matthew Yohe Avatar
173 months ago
I don't understand the point of this solution.. Will there be additional upgrades soon?

What on earth are you talking about?


The camera button looks nice, but I won't update if it adds that address book access warning thing.

You'll be the only one.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)