March 9 could be the release date of iOS 5.1 according to new information

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I told you a few weeks ago that the new iOS 5.1 could be launched on March 9 according to Carrier Bundles received by some mobile operators. Today those from BGR, who in the past have provided correct information about Apple products, claim that they have information from sources inside the company that indicate that iOS 5.1 will be available starting on March 9, two days after the terrible presentation of the iPad 3 .

We've got a hold of what is said to be Apple's iOS 5.1 GM, the version that will be released to the public on or around March 9th, and we can now confirm an earlier report detailing two new changes. The lock screen in iOS 5.1 has a fixed camera button located next to the slide to unlock button, and instead of tapping on it to launch the camera, you simply drag the entire unlock section up to reveal the camera finder.

Those from BGR managed to test the new iOS 5.1 and confirmed that the fixed camera button is present and Siri will start speaking Japanese. A few weeks ago I told you that Apple would present the iPad 3 in a conference that would take place on March 7, and the information presented today regarding iOS 5.1 seems to confirm this.