Apple’s iPad Camera Connection Kit Supports Other USB Devices

The new camera connection kit for the Apple iPad offers some hidden USB-related features. People who have received their connection kit have been trying it with USB keyboards, speakers, mics and even VoIP headsets, all with success. While you can already make a VoIP call over WiFi in apps such as Skype, and using the built in iPad mic with earphones (or using Apple earbuds that include a mic), reports are that using a proper VoIP headset plugged in to the appropriate USB dongle produces high quality audio. The camera connection kit comes with two dongles, one for an SD card and another supposedly for only USB cameras but obviously supporting other devices.

Via Into Mobile.

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April 26, 2010 | Filed Under iPad 

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