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'iProd2,1' Confirmed to Be New Apple TV, Not Next-Generation iPad

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TUAW reports that configuration files within the new iOS 4.2 beta reveal that Apple's "iProd2,1" device that had been spotted in earlier iOS versions and presumed to be the next-generation iPad is actually the company's forthcoming Apple TV revision.
We've received a tip from an iPhone developer who was looking through the USB device configuration list in the new iOS 4.2 beta. Our source found the fascinating configuration descriptor shown above. Noted as iProd in the device configuration, this slip shows that this instance of iProd is the new Apple TV, not a new, unannounced iPad.
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The entry for iProd2,1 first showed up in iPhone OS 3.2 back in April. At the time, it was presumed to be a next-generation iPad, as the original iPad had initially carried an "iProd1,1" designation early in its testing process.

Interestingly, iProd2,1 once again made an appearance just a month ago in configuration files that were apparently designed to allow the device to be auto-activated without having to be connected to iTunes, reportedly to ease the process of carrier testing for new iOS hardware. Coming alongside identifiers for unreleased iPhone models, the information again suggested that iProd2,1 was a new iPad model with cellular capabilities. Just days later, iProd2,1 reared its head again, this time in a configuration file explicitly identifying it with a Product ID number of 4765, again with the assumption that it was an iPad.

All of those thoughts have been turned on their heads with today's revelation, however, as TUAW's source shares information clearly indicating that the device bearing Product ID number 4765 is now being referred to as "AppleTV2,1" rather than iProd2,1. The new perspective implies that the interpretation of the auto-activation configuration code as being for carrier testing purposes was incorrect or at least incomplete, as the Apple TV offers no cellular connectivity.

Article Link: 'iProd2,1' Confirmed to Be New Apple TV, Not Next-Generation iPad
 
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No way, I believe all the people on this forum that call me stupid for buying a first Gen device.

iPad 2 will be here tomorrow and will change EVERYTHING, until iPad 3 comes out in time for thanksgiving.
 
criminal@Apple>iProd iPad
iProdding your iPad for iDevices... DONE!

Two iDevices Found! Attempt burglary? (Y/n): Y

You can't burglarize your own iPad!

Burglary attempt failed. Fatal error encountered.
criminal@Apple>_
 
Rumor Fail!

Here's a question for you Arn:

Of all the 'Rumors' that you post here, how many of them have actually come to fruition? 10% :(

I'm starting to realize that MacRumors is just a cover where smug Apple zealots go to talk trash about 'inferior' PC products.

Post your track record, should be interesting.
 
More proof for AirPlay to support apps in the future, maybe? I sure hope so! Playing iPhone/iPad games on my TV sounds like fun :D
 
alex.sebenski said:
Im confused. Will iOS 4.2 be installed on the AppleTV somehow? It doesn't run iOS. That makes no sense.

Is this mention of AirPlay in the code?
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Of course it does, otherwise Apple would have had to port OSX to the A4 (not to say they haven't, but there has been no evidence of this). Remember the old AppleTV ran off a modified version of 10.4.8.
 
I was hoping they would change the name at the last moment to App TV. Many cool things could be done with an Apple TV that can run apps. The only problem I see is lack of storage.

Could you load the apps from one of your home servers?
 
gatearray said:
NO NEW IPAD UNTIL 2011!!!
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Only 3 months left... I doubt they will release an iPad in this space, especially after Thanksgiving. It's probably coming in January with an announcement or a few other things attached to the release announcement.
 
Ah.. iProd perhaps being short for 'iProduct', a placeholder with little meaning?

I still want an iFPGA.
 
Orange™;11072990 said:
Here's a question for you Arn:

Of all the 'Rumors' that you post here, how many of them have actually come to fruition? 10% :(

I'm starting to realize that MacRumors is just a cover where smug Apple zealots go to talk trash about 'inferior' PC products.

Post your track record, should be interesting.
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And so begins the rage of the iPadless...

/smug
 
So, if AppleTV runs a version of iOS 4.2, then one has to wonder what else it can do. I don't need apps necessarily. But if it can be hacked to do iOS Safari and iOS Mail that would be a big win.

Granted though, web browsing with the arrow keys on the remote would not be ideal.
 
Just in time for iOS 4.2, the one that is actually built for use on the iPad as well as the iPhone, to start turning up REAL new product strings for the next iPad.
 
So it's a variation of iOS made to look just like the variation of Mac OS X that the previous Apple TV runs? Of course iOS is based on Mac OS X so maybe it's all semantics.
 
Orange™ said:
Here's a question for you Arn:

Of all the 'Rumors' that you post here, how many of them have actually come to fruition? 10% :(

I'm starting to realize that MacRumors is just a cover where smug Apple zealots go to talk trash about 'inferior' PC products.

Post your track record, should be interesting.
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It's a rumor site. Rumors, by definition, may or may not be accurate. If you don't enjoy the site, don't visit it.
 
doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that iProd stands for iProduct, runs (an instance of) iOS and is likely to be the designator for all forthcoming iDevices of the near future...
 
Orange™ said:
Here's a question for you Arn:

Of all the 'Rumors' that you post here, how many of them have actually come to fruition? 10% :(

I'm starting to realize that MacRumors is just a cover where smug Apple zealots go to talk trash about 'inferior' PC products.

Post your track record, should be interesting.
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If you actually read the site regularly you'd know it's a lot higher than that without having to ask.
 
fabian9 said:
doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that iProd stands for iProduct, runs (an instance of) iOS and is likely to be the designator for all forthcoming iDevices of the near future...
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No, not now. In hindsight it's easy to see.
 
mkoesel said:
So, if AppleTV runs a version of iOS 4.2, then one has to wonder what else it can do. I don't need apps necessarily. But if it can be hacked to do iOS Safari and iOS Mail that would be a big win.

Granted though, web browsing with the arrow keys on the remote would not be ideal.
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Apps are what is needed, as they would allow for something similar to channels.

If you wanted to watch a show on hulu, you'd go to that app.
If you wanted to watch a hockey game you'd go to the NHL app.
If networks were afraid of hulu, they could launch their own app, with their own subscription pricing.
Want streaming radio? I'm a sure an pandora app would be there.
etc.

Apps are what could conceivably kill cable tv.

In the meantime, AirPlay will make a pretty decent alternative. Especially if third party apps can use it.
 
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