France Telecom/Orange CEO Stephane Richard has more or less suggested that Apple will launch a tablet computer with a webcam. He claims Orange-customers will definitively buy the device. AppAdvice translated a piece of the exchange between Richard and Jean-Pierre Elkabbach of France’s Europe 1:
Jean-Pierre Elkabbach (the interviewer) : According to Le Point (a french magazine), your partner Apple will be launching a tablet
Stéphane Richard: Yes.
Jean-Pierre Elkabbach: … equipped with a webcam.
Stéphane Richard: Yes.
Jean-Pierre Elkabbach: Will Orange customers also be able to enjoy it?
Stéphane Richard: Of course!, they will actually particularly enjoy it because the webcam will allow live video streaming. It’s a new take on mobile video-conferencing.
You can watch the video right below. It’s in French so not everybody can understand. The text from above is spoken at 6 minutes and 10 seconds.
It seems Richard was simply acknowledging the speculation regarding a tablet and the company (Orange) would like to support it if it does exist. The following word from Orange has been received by paidContent: UK.
“These responses in no way reflect Orange’s confirmation of the existence of the rumoured device. The spokesperson was merely confirming that he is aware of the speculation surrounding a launch and that Orange would be delighted to have such a product were it ever to be available.”
