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A Look at the New Lock Screen Camera Launch in iOS 5.1 [Video]

A Look at the New Lock Screen Camera Launch in iOS 5.1 [Video]

Posted March 8, 2012 at 11:34pm by
Here's a look at the new lock screen Camera launch in iOS 5.1.

In iOS 5.0.1 you needed to double tap the home button to bring up the camera button which would launch the app. Now, as rumored, there is a Camera icon sitting at the bottom right of your lockscreen at all times. Swiping this icon up will reveal the Camera app.


Take a look below...


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Danny
Danny - March 9, 2012 at 6:56am
I agree. I think a camera App that costs money is a waste of money. I have a free one the has an excellent built in timer so that I can be in group shots, and that's it. I'm not sure how I feel about swiping up for the camera from the lock screen. I hope it never happens accidentally.
amorsoloromansa
amorsoloromansa - March 9, 2012 at 6:48am
this quick access to camera app gives the iphone 3GS vulnerability.. when using the camera shortcut on the lock screen, then you press the home button, you'll directly get inside the homescreen even if you have a passcode installed. just some glitch i found...
Redrum
Redrum - March 9, 2012 at 12:23am
Toooooo slow, I use spy photo with jailbroken iPhone. It's way much faster.
justabrake
justabrake - March 9, 2012 at 2:14am
It's $1.50
justabrake
justabrake - March 9, 2012 at 4:14am
I pick my apps carefully, There are a lot of other apps that do this same thing maybe for a little more or less and some do more then just put a icon also.
Bolocz
Bolocz - March 8, 2012 at 11:59pm
Don't really see the point ?
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