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CNET reported last week that Apple is expected to introduce its Light Peak based connection technology in the near future. Light Peak is optical cable interface that device that was developed by Apple and Intel to be able to connect to other devices. This device is significantly faster than USB 3.0. USB 3.0 which is 10 times faster than USB 2.0 (current generation MacBooks come with USB 2.0 ports) can manage a theoretically maximum throughput of 4.8Gbps while Light Peak can manage 10Gbps in both directions simultaneously.

Some people think that Apple will introduce the Light Peak based technology in the new MacBook Pro product line, which is said to be unveiled this week. However, according to Macrumors, Apple will also introduce the Light Peak technology in the second generation of iPad. In their site, they said:

First, is the presence of a “mystery port” on early iPad 2 case designs from third-party manufacturers. The case designs have been remarkably consistent and seem to be clearly sourced from the same design document. These early design documents aren’t perfect (third-generation iPod touch camera being a notable example), but early case designs have generally done a good job predicting upcoming Apple hardware.[..]

[..]As it turns out, the Light Peak prototypes have been using hybrid USB 3 connector connectors that might easily be confused for USB. The exact connector for Light Peak hasn’t been described, but it may be close enough to USB to be a case of mistaken identity in the early iPad 2 rumors. The opening for the port may be a bit small for a full-sized USB connector, though it seems feasible that the Light Peak could also adopt a mini USB style form factor as well.

One of the requested features in the next generation iPad and there are rumors that the second generation of iPad will have a front and rear facing camera. Despite the lack of camera did not stop a hacker to figure out a way to enable FaceTime, which is the video calling feature of Apple introduced in iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4G on the iPad.

Hacker “Intell” has managed to install iPod Touch 4G’s FaceTime app on the iPad. 9to5Mac who were the first to report the hack explain:

“The several step process is noted to be risky, but the end result (video above) is very cool and seems to work as advertised. The hack installs the iPod touch 4 FaceTime application on the iPad, with a full-screen, optimized user interface. This interface looks very similar to that of the FaceTime application on the iPod touch, but does leverage iPad-specific user interface elements, like the silver navigation bar at the top.

The calls, of course, will only work if you are connected to a WiFi network, and as shown in the video above, the quality seems relative to the FaceTime video quality you see on the iPhone, iPod touch, and Mac today. This quality of course is that of the person on the other end of the FaceTime video call. Although the iPad user will not be shown due to the lack of a camera, the audio still works and the mute button is present, too.”

It is quite interesting to see how Apple optimizes the FaceTime interface for the iPad.