Images of a new iPad case have appeared online, prompting much speculation that the Apple iPad 2 is set to get expandable memory and a rear camera.

Apple fansite iLounge is reporting that Chinese manufacturer Shenzhen MacTop Electronics has shown off a new case that has space for a rear camera to poke out its head.

Thanks for the memory

A second case has also emerged that seems to show room for an SD card slot – this type of expandable memory would be welcomed but it's surprising if Apple has gone down this road.

None of Apple's iPods or iPhones have ever been given such a slot - and are unlikely to in the future, if we're honest.

Other marks on the case show off a new alignment for the iPad speaker and a pop-out door similar to what was found on the MacBook Air.

All of these 'new' features can be firmly labelled as rumours. However if true, the images of the cases would add flames to the likelihood of an iPad 2 will be released in the near future, with the first quarter of 2011 still a major possibility.