iPad 2 Camera Nearly Confirmed in iOS 4.3 beta, Rumors of More Social Network Features

[Matt Savoca]

iOS 4.3 beta 2, released to developers Wednesday, has revealed even more to the already substantial evidence that the second generation iPad will feature a camera, most likely one in front and one in back. This time, there's photo evidence found in the beta that all but proves that we'll see a camera when the next iPad, likely in the first quarter of this year.

An image was found in the beta, titled 'homeScreenOverlayFaceTime~ipad.png' that is allegedly used by iOS to allow a user to preview a wallpaper, before actually choosing it. The image includes three new app icons however, which all but confirms a camera on the next iPad. The apps are FaceTime, Camera, ad Photo Booth, which seems like there might just be a camera to use those apps.

Although there is no way of telling whether there will be both a front and rear camera, it looks very, very likely that the next generation iPad will feature a front camera, with the inclusion of both Photo Booth and FaceTime.

It also seems that Apple is planning on adding more social features to iOS in the 4.3 update. In the first beta, a Find My Friends service was discovered, now we're seeing evidence of two new services, titled "Media Stream" and "Photo Streaming" which could integrate media, movies, and photos from multiple iOS devices, likely through Apple's MobileMe service. There is also evidence that this may be a free MobileMe feature, similar to FindMyiPhone, which became free for current generation devices with iOS 4.2.1.

Source:
MacRumors
9to5Mac

[spazturtle]

The iPad 2 is sounding nice but lets be honest, people will by it no mater what, its made by apple for goodness sake!

[vantheman169]

Can't wait.

[endwaro]

Dang it apple!!!!!!! They are making me want the new ipad!!!! I got one last year!!!! Im getting the verizon iphone or waiting for iphone 5 and i dont know!!!!! I can only buy an ipad or iphone this year.

[whereswaldo]

The iPad 2 is sounding nice but lets be honest, people will by it no mater what, its made by apple for goodness sake!

Ya, but with a lower price it'll get even more sales

[feidhlim1986]

Most accurate iPad 2 mockup I've seen yet.

[CX3NT3_713]

I'm getting it no matter what!!!!

[General Klinger]

I am holding out for the iPad 2. Hopefully it does come with the camera! That's my deal breaker for the 1st Gen right now.

[keenpois0n]

Most accurate iPad 2 mockup I've seen yet.

lmaooo, looks great, a 2011 iPad with a 1911 camera tied onto it

[steve-z17]

It's going to be nice!

[babyblue_pimp]

Recently sold my 32gb 3g for 600$. And I sold my wifi one back in the day for more than what I payed for it.

Apple products aren't that expensive if you play it smart.

[mmaboi21]

Pretty sweet, I might just have to get one.

[discostar]

The iPad 2 is sounding nice but lets be honest, people will by it no mater what, its made by apple for goodness sake!

Yeah, but the first iPad just isn't good enough. So some people haven't bought it. Me included.

But iPad 2 is sounding a little more on point.

[steve-z17]

Pretty sweet, I might just have to get one.

Or two

I just hope they make the right choice and keep the same price or lower it. Here's to hoping!

[EskimoRuler]

The iPad 2 is sounding nice but lets be honest, people will by it no mater what, its made by apple for goodness sake!

you got that right, preordering for sure

Most accurate iPad 2 mockup I've seen yet.

i know would be sweet if it came with that camera at the same price