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iPad 2 will come with rear and front-facing cameras, confirmed by multiple sources

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 08:09 AM PST

There has been lots of rumors spreading out and here is one more concerning the iPad 2.Reuters is reporting from 4 sources the next-gen iPad will sport dual cameras – front and rear, and could begin production as early as the first quarter of 2011.The report further confirms the likelihood of a FaceTime-capable iPad, as reported by AppleInsider in September. Additionally, on Thursday, new iPad cases were spotted with cutouts for a rear-facing camera and space for what could be an SD card slot.

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Reuters’ sources pegged touchscreen chip designer Wintek Corp, battery maker Simplo Technology and AVY Precision, “an unlisted maker of covers for electronic products,” as suppliers for the next batch of iPads.Camera component suppliers Genius Electronic Optical Co and Largan Precision Co were also reportedly starting new “supply deals” with Apple, though sources were unable to confirm for which products.

The report lined up with what RBS analyst Steven Tseng has been hearing. “It makes sense for these suppliers to begin delivering their goods in February,” he said. “I think Steve Jobs will announce the new product in January, and we should see the new product hitting shops in about April.”

Other reports from sources close to Apple’s Asian-based component suppliers have also predicted a Q1 2011 production date for the next-gen iPad. Earlier this week, Taiwan industry publication DigiTimes reported that Foxconn will begin shipping the iPad 2 within the next 100 days. The publication also released a similar report naming potential suppliers for the next iPad in November.

Via Apple Insider

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Microsoft said to be planning second Windows Phone 7 update for MWC in February – WinRumor

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 07:33 AM PST

Winrumor reports that in Feb 2011, at a Mobile World Congress near your place you will witness a second update to Windows phone 7 named as the Service pack.The one’s who own these beau’s will already be leaping out of their seats to point out that the first WP7 update hasn’t even been delivered yet i.e the copy paste feature, but it seems like Microsoft’s calendar stretches beyond the next month and the company’s already churning away on enhancing and improving its rebooted mobile OS.

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Now it’s kind of hard to argue with the postulation that Steve Ballmer wouldn’t be keynoting MWC in 2011 without something significant to announce. Word is that users will be getting added customization options for their phones, while developers will gain an extra few API hooks and controls that will ideally lead to more sophisticated apps in WP7’s future.Now I am just waiting for this to happen soon.

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