Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) Secret iPad 2 Sighted at Launch of "The Daily"

Rumors are rampant that the first iPad 2 from Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) was seen at the launch of News Corp.'s (NYSE:NWS) "The Daily," which will be seen, as of now, exclusively on the iPad.

Reuters' Jennifer Saba and Gabriel Madway exclaimed, "A Reuters eyewitness saw what appeared to be a working model of the next iPad with a front-facing camera at the top edge of the glass screen.

"A source with knowledge of the device confirmed its existence, adding that the final release model could have other features."

Some manufacturing sources have revealed the new iPad will come with two cameras. One will be on the front of the device and the other on the back, reportedly so video calls can be made by users.

After getting overtaken by Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) in the smartphone market, this is more than likely an "accidental" exposure of the iPad 2, using the press conference as a marketing tool for the device.

Google is feverishly working on improving their tablet offering to compete with Apple; something that obviously concerns them, especially after Google recently upgraded and improved their Android offering in the space.

This is all to keep consumers reminded of the coming release of iPad 2 so they don't get tired of waiting and acquire another device.

Apple closed Wednesday at $344.32, dropping $0.71, or 0.21 percent. Google closed at $612, gaining $0.96, or 0.16 percent. News Corp. closed at $17.51, up $0.42, or 2.46 percent.