The iPad is great. The iPad is amazing. Yes, but what about a webcam? Well, Apple did think about this and found a temporary solution for this camera tool currently missing on the iPad.

Thanks to hribovsek JP, a universal application is now available on the Apple Store for only 79 cents. It is a bad thing that turned out to be good; indeed this new application not only does support images but can also be linked to the iPhone that becomes the iPad tablet’s wireless camera. The application is called “Wireless Camera”, it shows on the bottom left of the iPad screen what the Iphone is currently recording; the image can be modified afterwards by using dedicated tools.

The iPad doesn’t have a built-in camera, but you can give it something better. By putting an app onto each an iPad and an iPhone, you can connect the two via bluetooth and have a wireless camera for your iPad.

All you need to do is download the Camera A and Camera B apps onto your iPad and iPhone respectively—note that Camera A will set you back a buck while Camera B is free. Once you’ve got the apps on your devices, make sure bluetooth is switched on, and open the apps. Ta da! You’ll see everything your iPhone’s lens sees on your iPad.

To take a picture you’ll tap the camera icon at the bottom of your iPad’s screen. A pop up prompt will ask you if you really want to save the photo and that’s it, you’re done. Oh, and if you want photos to save to both your iPhone and your iPad each time, then you can flip the little toggle switch in the lower right of the screen:

How does this witchcraft work? Based on the fact that I just saw my iPhone lock screen twice moments ago, I’d say that the apps are allowing your iPad to mirror your iPhone’s display. I guess that means that you could also use this app setup to truly turn your iPad into a gigantic iPhone. [Camera A and Camera B]

Update: Keep in mind that this app will only work with an iPhone 3Gs and not other models. Try Webcam Iphone

Can’t make it to a zoo? Observe animal habits and habitats using one of the many webcams broadcasting from zoos and aquariums around the United States and the world in this inquiry-based activity that focuses on observation logs, class discussion, questioning, and research.

Students begin by viewing an animal webcam, making observations, and describing what they see in a notebook or log. This process is first modeled by the teacher to prepare students for recording their own observations. Thereafter, students make observations on a predetermined schedule and share them with the class. After a class discussion, students then resolve questions that are raised about what they’ve observed by consulting a variety of sources.

While this lesson is written with a focus on webcams, students could easily complete similar activities by observing a classroom pet, animals at home or the zoo, or a birdfeeder or squirrel feeder outside the classroom window.

It’s a fact that everyone loves the PuppyCam, except for those few people with an abnormal hatred of puppies. (And, frankly, we don’t speak to those people.) But PuppyCam isn’t the only cam out there to take precious time away from your job and loved ones. Oh no, there’s plenty more weird stuff to stare at, from leprechauns to the inside of some dude’s fridge.

1. Grass
Remember how fascinated you used to be when you’d step outside in the springtime and be surrounded by grass all growing and whatnot? And you’d just stand there and stare for hours on end?

2. Leprechauns
Because the Irish have been fed up with fairy folk for ages, they’ve set up a security net to catch the little buggers and their pots of gold. If you feel inclined to help out, check out the leprechaun cam and drop the owners a message should you catch sight of something. Just watch out if it turns out to be a leprechaun like in the movie, because odds are he’ll make a really bad joke, then kill you.

3. Statue of Liberty
Sure, it’s one of the biggest landmarks in all of the U.S. and a great tourist attraction. But if you can’t make it to NYC and still want to make sure that giant, green French Lady is standing where we left her, you can check in on cam.  As a bonus, if she’s ever not there, there’s probably a wicked reward if you let someone know

4. Roaches
Speaking of cuddly, the University of South Carolina is more than happy to give you a glimpse into the fascinatingly awful world of hissing cockroaches. When you log in, you may be convinced it’s simply a still image but rest assured, if you constantly refresh, you see those creepy little buggers darting all over the place.

5. Peeling Paint
For the more discerning viewers who find the excitement of roaches and leprechauns too intense, there’s the peeling-paint cam. Is it as exhilarating as watching the grass grow? Why not open two windows and compare?

6. Wedding chapel
Romance isn’t dead, and neither are poor decision-making skills, as proven by this webcam pointed directly at a wedding chapel in Las Vegas. Now you can share a special moment with strangers who probably need video evidence to remember the wedding even happened

7. Some dude’s house
If you’re more into the voyeur aspect of webcams but don’t want to commit to paying $2.50 a minute for something sexy and exciting, then this might be what you’re looking for.

8. Tattoo cam
For those who like “Miami Ink” but are put off by the hot women and glitzy atmosphere, Joe’s Body Art will give you the same basic experience, only with a stationary camera and presumably none of the ridiculous drama.

9. Snowmen
Do snowmen do anything mysterious when no one is watching? Those cameras answers that question for you, and if you can’t be bothered to look then we’ll answer for you. No. They mostly just sit there, being inanimate and all

10. Bubbles
Mixing the thrill of a backyard with the thrill of bubbles is the bubble cam. Press the button and watch bubbles fly in front of the camera. Admittedly, if you were just doing this live with no camera, you’d either be a 6-year-old or severely disturbed, but toss technology into the mix and suddenly it’s fascinating.

11. Fridge cam
In the same vein as the paint peeling and grass growing is the fridge cam. It shows you what’s in the fridge somewhere in Japan. A photo archive also indicates this is pretty much just a still image but whatever, is it any worse than roaches?

The Milnerton Aquatic Club in Cape Town is having their 24 hour race. The webcam is mounted at Milnerton Aquatic Club in the Western Cape, Table View.

The Club, known as MAC (founded in 1976) is situated at the Rietvlei Nature Reserve with Table Mountain as a beautiful background. Because of its location, ideal wind and water conditions, MAC has become a very popular destination for the overseas water sports enthusiasts who spend between 3 – 6 months of the year using the ideal waters. Rietvlei Reserve is also a haven for bird life and has a walking trail for people to enjoy the tranquility of the outdoors. Check it out on the webcam.

More live webcams from South Africa

At the homepage, you will see links to maps of North America, Europa, Asia and Australasia as well as South America, Africa, Middle-East and Central America, you can click on them to see the webcams of each place.  You can also enter to Famous Places, Capital Cities and Webcam Map. You will be able to visit Cruise Ships, Webcam Iphone, PhotoBooth Webcam or Blog Webcam.  By clicking on What Is a Webcam, you might find all the information you need about them and you can also submit a webcam. Visit 123cam

Webcam Iphone: View Live Webcams from around the World on your Iphone!

“I enjoy using the weather app on the iPhone a lot, but I always felt something is missing. Ok, I can see the forecast with temperature values and an icon illustrating if it is raining, snowing or whatever. But this isn’t enough for me, I want to see how the weather is. Well, there is a good app Webcam Iphone

WebcamIphone brings the world into your pocket. Watch places all over the world in fullscreen on your iPhone or iPod touch when connected to the internet. Search for a place, for webcams nearby, or take a look at popular webcams from around the world with webcam Iphone. There are thousands of webcams taking pictures of places, streets, landscapes and whatever else. All of them providing impressive views of the world!

Can’t make it to a zoo?  Observe animal habits and habitats using one of the many webcams broadcasting from zoos and aquariums around the United States and the world in this inquiry-based activity that focuses on observation logs, class discussion, questioning, and research.

Students begin by viewing an animal webcam, making observations, and describing what they see in a notebook or log. This process is first modeled by the teacher to prepare students for recording their own observations. Thereafter, students make observations on a predetermined schedule and share them with the class.

After a class discussion, students then resolve questions that are raised about what they’ve observed by consulting a variety of sources. While this lesson is written with a focus on webcams, students could easily complete similar activities by observing a classroom pet, animals at home or the zoo, or a birdfeeder or squirrel feeder outside the classroom window.

The giant Pacific octopus is the world’s largest. Watch this baby being fed daily at The Smithsonian National Zoo at about 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. (EDT).

To see more animals and locations via webcams, visit : Animal Webcam directory on ABCwebcam