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Front-facing camera is a common feature of cameras, phones, smart phones, tablets. While most cameras have front-facing cameras to take front-facing photos, tablets and smartphones and similar mobile devices have front-facing cameras on the back to allow self-portrait or video capture while viewing the device display, typically displaying live previews of picture. Therefore, a front-facing camera is an important development for videotelephony and narcissistic photo taking.
Video Front-facing camera
History
Some phones released in 2003 to the western market introduced the front camera, including the NEC e606, the NEC e616, the Sony Ericsson Z1010 and the Motorola A835. The front camera was originally intended for video conferencing.
Maps Front-facing camera
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