Apple iPad Rumor Roundup (02-10)

Featured, Tech — By Mike Ruest on February 3, 2010 at 12:00 am

Verizon, Front Camera, Larger iPad Anyone?
By now you’ve heard the hype and all the gripes in the wake of last week’s press conference, where Apple introduced the world to its latest creation – the iPad. Since that time, a ton of rumors have been floating around the web. Out of all these rumors, three in particular are worth mentioning.

Rumored Verizon iPad

First is the rumor that Apple is still in discussion with Verizon. According to a Verizon source that spoke with Fox News Channel’s Clayton Morris, Apple may still be bringing a Verizon version of the iPad to consumers, as reported by Silicon Alley Insider.

TOP: iPad frame CENTER: Front Camera BOTTOM: Macbook frame

Next is the rumor about the potential front camera based on posted images of what appears to be an iPad outer frame? Mission Repair, which is the repair company that posted these images, apparently has received iPad supply parts through unofficial channels. Currently, the iPad does not have a front camera visible to users, but that does not mean Apple couldn’t add one within the next two months. Especially since sources have located rudimentary support for video calling in iPhone OS 3.2. While I personally don’t expect a front camera to be included with the iPad coming out late March and April, I do however feel it’s very realistic in next year’s models.

15" Macbook Pro Display

Finally, there is a rumor spreading that Apple is already working on a larger iPad. This rumor reported by Tech Crunch cites Apple’s trend in touch-based computing and believes Apple is designing an iPad with a possible 15.4″ display that will function more like a Mac than an iPhone.

Although none of this can be confirmed by Apple, whose main marketing strategy seems to thrive on rumors, it is certainly interesting to hear what we may see in the future with the iPad. Who knows, perhaps Apple is responsible for spreading these rumors in the first place, as their way of counteracting the many criticisms their shiny new product has received.