Apple May Release a FaceTime Enabled iPad This Year

Apple may break away from its typical one year product cycle and release a new iPad with a FaceTime camera before the holidays, according to an AppleInsider report.

The site has learned from a source that an iPad with a built-in video camera has already progressed to the advanced testing stages.

Although Apple's historical product cycles would beg to differ, that person familiar with the company's plans claims that as of last month, there was an ambitious push inside Apple to verify the refresh for a possible launch ahead of this year's holiday shopping season.


Many were surprised when Apple released the iPad that it did not feature a camera; especially considering the frame had a spot for one. Perhaps Apple was unable to finish its FaceTime technology in time for the initial launch.

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