Genuinely confused how I can get excited by this in the UK? Can't see sky getting on board with this (for example).
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Apple Introducing New Apple TV Box in April for Holiday Launch, Still Talking With Time Warner Cable
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Amen to that
I'm right with you on this, brother.
No big deal unless Apple can negotiate directly with TV channels to offer a la carte programming without a cable subscription. If that happens, I'll buy 2-3 of them and bid farewell to my TV bill forever.
I'm right with you on this, brother.
The rumor of a long announcement to release time certainly points to an App Store for people to develop for. That opens up this device to almost endless possibilities. (Of course, some apps may be restricted like all of apple's App Stores.)
I am not so sure about the time warner thing. Doesn't time warner own both cable stations, and individual shows and networks? It may be just a discussion about specific content vs offering to replace the cable box as we know it.
Of course, the new device could be easily used as a satellite device, to read content from a master dvr (Like the tivo mini that needs a tivo roamio to work) so it might have a role similar to the above.
Looking forward to the announcement and hearing some specifics on this new device.
I am not so sure about the time warner thing. Doesn't time warner own both cable stations, and individual shows and networks? It may be just a discussion about specific content vs offering to replace the cable box as we know it.
Of course, the new device could be easily used as a satellite device, to read content from a master dvr (Like the tivo mini that needs a tivo roamio to work) so it might have a role similar to the above.
Looking forward to the announcement and hearing some specifics on this new device.
Apple give us HDMI pass-through so we can leave our TVs on ONE channel (ATV) and allow us to airplay or watch ATV stuff without having to switch channels.
really don't get this?
This is Apple's marketing machine in full swing. This is not without precedent....remember the MacPro?
This is Apple's marketing machine in full swing. This is not without precedent....remember the MacPro?
Many of us don't even subscribe to cable tv anymore so control of the interface isn't a big deal.
What would be is apps and a better ui
What would be is apps and a better ui
Purchasing the Netflix business model would continue to be a loosing proposition. They're making far more money through iTunes movie rentals and sales.
How about ditch cable and go outside and exercise ?!
Many of us Americans watch too much tv
We crossfit at lunchtime then yoga after work
Don't tell me you don't have enough time to work out.
Don't you dare
Now we're getting it! Ask and you shall receive!
Yep, sure do. I also remember the 6 months between the iPad announcement and actual sale way back in 2010. And of course, the iPad turned out to be another game-changer like the iPhone before it.
Gives time for developers to get their apps ready, assuming there will be an app store.
Dont really understand what the added value is that Apple delivers, what would make the content owner give up their comfy position at the moment as they control the chain from content creation to content delivery. What makes this deal so "sweet", not in the least for end consumers.
Anyone care to explain ..?
Anyone care to explain ..?
If the cable providers agree to this I envision it looking a lot like the iPhone model. We buy our iPhone and still use it in conjunction with our cell provider. There would be in essence a Apple TV plan with your cable provider. How they will serve up content is really the unknown. Regardless the cable provider will not be cut out of the equation. It would be a partnership with the providers.
Developers get it.
6 or 7 months to think up, design/develop, (test???), and submit apps for an Apple TV App store. That's about the right ballpark for brand new apps requiring a new and different UX paradigm (obviously something completely different from touching a TV screen).
I paid $120 for my OTA and expect a 20 year life cycle, so technically it's more like $0.50/month.
In all seriousness, we cut the cord about a year ago and haven't missed a thing. The OTA, Netflix, Amazon Prime (which is used more for 2-day shipping than TV), iTunes, and occasionally Redbox take care of it all. Totals out to less than $25/month on average.
I wouldn't get too excited about this, TWC already has iPhone/iPad apps as well as a Roku app that I use for my kitchen and bedroom TV, I am guessing it will just be an app very similar to the Roku app with a limited guide and live programming only.
FYI:Not everyone in these forums is American.
I don't know who you are directing this to. Since I am not an American (I am living here for work) and am highly athletic. I am having a very hard time understanding your point. Don't I dare what? Don't project most of (as you have stated)Americas bad habits on me. It doesn't apply here. You are barking up the wrong tree my friend.
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The deal is 'sweet' because there is a huge shift in how content is viewed. The younger generation is not signing up to the cable model and older folks who aren't tied to cable for sporting events, are cutting the cord in record numbers. While the cable providers and channels are not going bankrupt yet, somebody, somewhere has to find a model to reverse the trend now before it's too late. Apple may have that model.
Um...this IS a rumors site. What else would you expect to see here?
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Exactly. This way, developers would be aware of it before WWDC, and ideally get some apps ready before the public release at the end of the year.
