What look to be three new pieces of Apple hardware have shown up in an internal build of iOS 4.1, according to details leaked to AppleInsider. The beta firmware - apparently scheduled for release in a few weeks time - mentions the "iPod 4,1" (a fourth-generation iPod touch), the "iProd 2,1" (tipped to be a significant update to the iPad) and, most mysteriously, a device only listed as "unknownHardware". It's speculated that the latter could be Apple's upcoming refresh of the Apple TV.
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iPod touch 4th Gen, iPad 2nd Gen and unknown device (Apple iTV?) tipped in iOS 4.1 beta leak
The Apple HDTV is Inevitable
My first instinct was to declare that Apple would never make a full-fledged television set. It would be a huge flop. I would personally never buy one, and neither would anyone I know. If Apple made a television, it would be a huge overreach for the company. Most of all, I have an instinctual belief that Steve Jobs hates television, and that he wants the throng of Apple buyers to be up and moving around, not placid on the couch.
Apple TV to Become iTV, Gain Applications
One product that Apple has seemingly skipped over again, and again, over the last few months is Apple TV. Everyone was wondering, with the launch of the iPad, where Apple TV stood amongst the Apple-branded products, and how it would relate in today's market. Always seen as a niche product, and more of a project rather than a mainstream product, Apple TV seemed to be just there, and nothing more. But, alas, things change, and now Apple TV is changing, too.
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Twin iPad Cortex A9 refresh, Verizon CDMA iPhone 4 and AMD Fusion Apple TV all predicted for Q1 2011
It isn't often that DigiTimes quote their own research arm as primary source, but whenever they do the rumors tend to be particularly juicy. Today's report is no different: they're two new iPads in Q1 2011 (both 9.7- and 7-inch models) together with a CDMA iPhone hitting mass production in December 2010, and a new Apple TV based on AMD Fusion.
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New Apple TV using cloud streaming rather than local downloads?
Continued leaks suggest Apple are giving their Apple TV set-top box more attention, with NewTeeVee claiming to have heard from sources that the Cupertino company is planning to put more emphasis on renting and streaming content rather than downloading it. Their sources say Apple is negotiating a $0.99 TV episode rental model, which would work in a similar fashion to iTunes movie rentals, while content sales would be stored in a user's cloud space and streamed rather than downloaded to the local device.
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Apple TV refresh rumors reignite: new UI designers hard at work?
Rumors about Apple's plans for Apple TV have reignited, with the NYTimes stepping into the fray with the tidbit that the Cupertino company has apparently recently hired "several user interface and graphics designers who have a background in broadcast design for television." Meanwhile a second source - recently employed by Apple and working with their television group - claims the work is being done in a different design group within the company, though failed to indicate which one. That could fit in with speculation earlier in the year that Apple is preparing an iOS-based Apple TV replacement.
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Why I’m buying a Mac mini to replace my Apple TV
When Apple announced earlier this month that it was releasing a new Mac mini that featured an improved design and far better specs than what was previously available, I was excited. As a long-time Apple customer, I have everything from an iMac to an iPhone to an Apple TV running in my house. But as Apple continues to call the Apple TV a “hobby,” I’m left wondering if it’s really true.
One Hundred Million is the Magic Number
At the Apple worldwide developer’s conference, Steve Jobs talked about a lot of numbers at onstage. Apple talked about the 29% US market share of the smart phone market that the iPhone has achieved. Apple discussed the 58% market share of mobile Web browsing that it now has. Apple even talked about their 22% marketshare in e-books. The most important number, however, that Apple talked about so was 100 million. That’s how many iOS devices are in the market as of this month. That’s significant and it shows what Apple’s long-term platform play is all about. Hint, it’s no longer about the personal computer, at least the personal computer as we know it.
What Was Missing From WWDC? Nothing
I thought there would be far more rumors leading up to Apple’s World Wide Developer’s Conference. After all, the big story had already been blown, which left a lot of room open for speculation. Besides, a number of significant Apple products are due for an update, right?
Why every living room needs a PC
I spend an inordinate amount of time in my living room. Part of that time is spent watching television. When I’m not watching some of my favorite shows, I’m probably reviewing video games. But there’s something else that I have in my living room that I wouldn’t go without: a PC.
Apple Applies for Patent to Pause and Resume Media on Separate Devices
Apple certainly loves their patents. Even if they don't have any plans to actually implement the idea into the physical world for several years, they're quick about snapping up those patents. It's a plan that's worked for them over the years, and they're probably not going to stop any time soon. This time around, they've got a patent that could see you playing a video on your Apple TV, pausing it there, and then picking up right where you left off on your Apple mobile device.
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$99 Apple TV update gets iPhone OS, 1080p HD and cloud-storage?
Details of Apple's upcoming Apple TV platform refresh have emerged, with Engadget claiming to have heard from a trusted source that the Cupertino company is planning a new, $99 set-top box that would use iPhone OS and cloud-based storage. In fact, the new Apple TV sounds a lot like a headless-iPhone: it's described as having minimal ports, basically just power and a 1080p HD video output, as well as using the same 1GHz Apple 14 CPU and 16GB of onboard storage.
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