Nope. It´s an EMULATOR, that emulates the ARM RISC instruction set in software - thats an big difference - no iphone app has been ever cross-compiled to native x86 and they never will!
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Nope. It´s an EMULATOR, that emulates the ARM RISC instruction set in software - thats an big difference - no iphone app has been ever cross-compiled to native x86 and they never will!
omg ... I can't even ...
Fusion is an -> integrated GPU <-, expect current integrated GPU performance, which is maybe similar to Xbox 1 or PS2. It's good for playing Half-Life 2, but not for Crysis at HD resolution with full details.
Of course iOS + apps can be compiled to x86... Not possible in our public available tools - but internally .. Sure..
Its based on osx, using almost the same libs and so on.. Its just a matter of setting the target platform, and be able to do that, when they compile internally.
Television is so rudimentary in the scheme of things.
The future of television, as I see it, is through subscriptions and pay-per-view.
Say iTunes and AppleTV is the service provider.
Subscriptions would consist as such (payed on a monthly basis):
Individual packages for Fox, HBO, Showtime, CBS, ESPN, etc. etc.
With these packages, you'll gain access to old and new episodes of shows, including live streaming of airing episodes. Same as with Hulu, it'll include short advertisements. You can stream these at any time, but if you want to download them, you'll need to pay iTunes prices.
Sport packages are also a must. Having the ability to buy the NFL sunday ticket, have live streaming via iTunes, and downloading full games would be... just awesome.
And the most revolutionary... News. Just look at CNN, where basically, they repeat the same clips several times throughout the day. Why not have individual streamed clips (and live streams for, say presidential speeches) that highlight certain events, and compilation clips for the day's news. This way, if you hear something specific that you want to watch, you don't have to turn on the television and wait for them to discuss it. You just choose the clip that resonates with your curiosity.
I don't know... that's what I think television should be.
I Was talking about efficient use of limited resources on mobile devices vs. the "use up as much RAM as you can" phylosophy so prevalent in the desktop.
Although I was indeed agreeing with the quoted post the wording made it look as though I was refutating; my bad
You're wrong, it's actually a full blown x86 iOS compiler.
Unfortunately, after a quick search I've only found a Wikipedia link*, but when you dive into iPhone development, you'll get that information very quickly.
My iPhone books say it, Europe's most-respected and most-read computer magazine, German c't, says it, and the fact that you have to choose between Simulator and iPhone hardware in Xcode before compiling strongly indicates it as well.
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_SDK
"Along with the Xcode toolchain, the SDK contains the iPhone Simulator, a program used to emulate the look and feel of the iPhone on the developer's desktop. Originally called the Aspen Simulator, it was renamed with the Beta 2 release of the SDK. Note that the iPhone Simulator is not an emulator and runs code generated for an x86 target."
I don't disagree with you... my only point is advertising is going to be there unless you pay a premium. There's too much for Advertisers and media makers to loose if it's not there... it's how they make their money and I don't think most people will pay $5 for something they pay .$50 for today just to avoid some silly commercial. That was my only point. But I agree with your TV on-demand sort of outlook. It's already here if you want to do the work to go get the content. It will just be nice to have a better interface to go get it for the average person.
I am sorry but YOU are wrong on this one. The iPhone emulator bundled in Xcode emulates software (iOS) but NOT hardware (iPhone, iPad, etc.). That's why it's not that reliable and you need to test your stuff in an actual device; it only provides a (quite close) 'good enough', overall 'quick check'.
It uses special x86 versions of the iOS frameworks. This is iOS dev 101 stuff.
EDIT: speedy2 beat me to it!
Cortex A9 vs. A8.
2500 DMIPS vs. 2000 DMIPS (Dhrystone Million Instructions Per Second)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_architecture
This means an A9 is 25% faster clock-for-clock than an A8. The A9 will also come in dual/quad core configurations and will go well beyond 1 GHz.
500 MHz Cortex A9 versus 1.6 GHz Intel Atom.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4W6lVQl3QA
2500 DMIPS vs. 2000 DMIPS (Dhrystone Million Instructions Per Second)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_architecture
This means an A9 is 25% faster clock-for-clock than an A8. The A9 will also come in dual/quad core configurations and will go well beyond 1 GHz.
500 MHz Cortex A9 versus 1.6 GHz Intel Atom.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4W6lVQl3QA
AppleTV
Why iOS on AppleTV:
1. Uniformity across consumer interactions. iOS serves us on the road (iPhone), on the porch (iPad), and now on the sofa (AppleTV). By unifying it's media devices around a single OS environment, Apple is creating a clean and portable experience for consumer media.
2. iOS and streaming. Part of unifying the consumer experience is creating a simple way to share media files. Streaming is the solution. Though I suspect streaming will only start with movies and only to AppleTV or computers with iTunes, it will eventually spread to all iOS devices. iOS provides a uniform menu structure and purchasing process no matter if you're watching from your AppleTV or in a hotel room using your iPad.
3. iOS and touch. The big advantage of iOS is it's touch interface. But how does that translate to traditional non-touch enabled televisions? A Magic TrackPad roughly the size of an iPhone. Such a device would provide the touch interface familiar to other iOS devices and yet provide consumers with the same remote-like interaction to which we are accusomted in our home theaters. It would navigate the iOS environment similar to a mouse yet without the pointing arrow. Moving your finger across the pad would highlight the various apps on the screen. A simple click or double-tap to open the app. Pause, play, reverse, fast forward, all simple gestures. The remote would also include an accelerameter. Current iOS mobile devices can also control the AppleTV. Up to six remotes can be paired with the AppleTV.
4. iOS and Apps. iOS and it's cadre of developers eagerly await the opportunity to enter the console market. A hybrid between an Xbox and a Wii, the AppleTV provides a unique gaming experience. Using the new TrackPad remote as a controller, the low price point of iOS games compared to other console titles will make AppleTV a hit. Add the ability to play those games across multiple devices and Apple has a compelling advantage. Add other iOS devices and groups can play party games saving their progress on their own device or via GameCenter, OpenFeint, etc. etc. Add in social networking apps, perhaps even a Netflix app (though I doubt Hulu would join due to contractual issues), iOS on AppleTV is an exciting prospect.
The AppleTV will also be rebranded in line with other iOS devices -- my guess: iWatch.
Why iOS on AppleTV:
1. Uniformity across consumer interactions. iOS serves us on the road (iPhone), on the porch (iPad), and now on the sofa (AppleTV). By unifying it's media devices around a single OS environment, Apple is creating a clean and portable experience for consumer media.
2. iOS and streaming. Part of unifying the consumer experience is creating a simple way to share media files. Streaming is the solution. Though I suspect streaming will only start with movies and only to AppleTV or computers with iTunes, it will eventually spread to all iOS devices. iOS provides a uniform menu structure and purchasing process no matter if you're watching from your AppleTV or in a hotel room using your iPad.
3. iOS and touch. The big advantage of iOS is it's touch interface. But how does that translate to traditional non-touch enabled televisions? A Magic TrackPad roughly the size of an iPhone. Such a device would provide the touch interface familiar to other iOS devices and yet provide consumers with the same remote-like interaction to which we are accusomted in our home theaters. It would navigate the iOS environment similar to a mouse yet without the pointing arrow. Moving your finger across the pad would highlight the various apps on the screen. A simple click or double-tap to open the app. Pause, play, reverse, fast forward, all simple gestures. The remote would also include an accelerameter. Current iOS mobile devices can also control the AppleTV. Up to six remotes can be paired with the AppleTV.
4. iOS and Apps. iOS and it's cadre of developers eagerly await the opportunity to enter the console market. A hybrid between an Xbox and a Wii, the AppleTV provides a unique gaming experience. Using the new TrackPad remote as a controller, the low price point of iOS games compared to other console titles will make AppleTV a hit. Add the ability to play those games across multiple devices and Apple has a compelling advantage. Add other iOS devices and groups can play party games saving their progress on their own device or via GameCenter, OpenFeint, etc. etc. Add in social networking apps, perhaps even a Netflix app (though I doubt Hulu would join due to contractual issues), iOS on AppleTV is an exciting prospect.
The AppleTV will also be rebranded in line with other iOS devices -- my guess: iWatch.
apple tv
I don't really get the Apple TV rumors. A device without a hard drive? First off I find the current model of Apple TV to be annoying cause you have to transfer all your videos to it, making another copy and wasting space. I heard a rumor it might turn into a smaller device, like an iPod. If no hard drive, why do u need a device at all? My tv has internet and can download movies and tv shows.
Apple needs to consolidate these devices. I have an iPod Classic, and iPhone 4 and an iPad. If the iPhone 4 had more storage, I could stick all of my media on it and eliminate the iPod, which I don't actually use that much these days. So Apple, increase the storage. Then make it a Verizon phone. Then give me a way to get HD video out of my iPhone that's easy to connect to my tv so I can more easily rent or buy movies/tv shows (HDMI out?).
Simplify my life Apple, please.
I don't really get the Apple TV rumors. A device without a hard drive? First off I find the current model of Apple TV to be annoying cause you have to transfer all your videos to it, making another copy and wasting space. I heard a rumor it might turn into a smaller device, like an iPod. If no hard drive, why do u need a device at all? My tv has internet and can download movies and tv shows.
Apple needs to consolidate these devices. I have an iPod Classic, and iPhone 4 and an iPad. If the iPhone 4 had more storage, I could stick all of my media on it and eliminate the iPod, which I don't actually use that much these days. So Apple, increase the storage. Then make it a Verizon phone. Then give me a way to get HD video out of my iPhone that's easy to connect to my tv so I can more easily rent or buy movies/tv shows (HDMI out?).
Simplify my life Apple, please.
I wonder who the ignorant person is here. My take is you drank a little too much of specs-are-completely-unnecessary-now cool-aid. 256 MB is already the bare minimum (try Safari), and 512 MB will be maxed out very quickly with more complex multitasking apps. I am fully aware that not all people use their iPads to the fullest, but I wonder why iPhone 4 got 512 MB while iPad is supposed to do so much more. And for "so much more" you need RAM, easy as that. Multitasking will suck on the first-generation iPad.
Clueless!!
>>>>Wow. Out of all the comments I just read, that might be the most clueless, uninformed statement of all.
>>>>Wow. Out of all the comments I just read, that might be the most clueless, uninformed statement of all.
Did you really just say that glass is easier to scratch than aluminum? Hahaha...
I think they already are trying to get content onto the iPad. Unfortunately, iTunes is preventing subscription based services. Silly - that would change the game. I can't stand using my iPhone 4 unless I'm on the go - screen, although gorgeous, is way too small. I'll browse on my iPad any day.
And you people who want a camera on your iPad are ridiculous. I can see a front facing for chatting, but you really want to haul that giant thing out to take a snapshot? Think about how ridiculous that is.
More RAM will be a great improvement for the iPad. Currently, the "tab" support in iPad's browser is almost completely useless, because it almost always has to reload the page from scratch (which is probably asking for trouble if you're on a poorly-written e-commerce site), and it can't even hang on to a thumbnail bitmap! Unless the current iPad software wasn't well optimized, I can only imagine the current iPad will not handle multitasking well.
I suppose if they could page out the loaded web pages onto NAND, maybe that would work, but would contribute to flash memory degradation. A higher density display would be awesome, but I can't see a 2048 x 1600 (or whatever) panel being even remotely cheap enough.
I suppose if they could page out the loaded web pages onto NAND, maybe that would work, but would contribute to flash memory degradation. A higher density display would be awesome, but I can't see a 2048 x 1600 (or whatever) panel being even remotely cheap enough.
merge the products
How's this sound... The new 7" iPad gets the Verizon service with a real affordable data plan. The 7" iPad then becomes the front end device to a new Apple TV. You download web content to the iPad through Verizon, wi-fi the iPad to the tv to play it. You could also stream your iPad screen to the tv for games or whatever. Crazy or what???
How's this sound... The new 7" iPad gets the Verizon service with a real affordable data plan. The 7" iPad then becomes the front end device to a new Apple TV. You download web content to the iPad through Verizon, wi-fi the iPad to the tv to play it. You could also stream your iPad screen to the tv for games or whatever. Crazy or what???
I can't get myself to believe this rumor about a 7" iPad. There's already 6 models out now. Apple keeps their product line fairly simple. "I'd like an 7" iPad 32GB with WiFi + 3G." Come on... I'll believe it when I see it.
Finally Apple starts using AMD processors. I hope we'll see them in the Mac-line, too, so normal people can finally afford dual-processor Opteron MacPros, and hexa-core iMacs.
I rather want a new a-little-less-powered-then-i7 Phenom II in my Mac than an old Athlon64 X2-grade Core2Duo.
I rather want a new a-little-less-powered-then-i7 Phenom II in my Mac than an old Athlon64 X2-grade Core2Duo.
Technically, that's one model with the option of 3G connectivity and three different storage. If you follow your logic, you'll find that there are over a hundred different computers that Apple is selling. As long as the screen size and the processor are the same, the six different iPads remain the same model in my mind. If you really want to separate, then maybe you can have the iPad and the iPad 3G. But even that is a bit pushing it.
That is crazy.
What makes far more sense is to download video content to a computer (disk is far cheaper than NAND flash memory) and stream it to other devices using your LAN (wired or wireless), or to stream it directly from Apple's servers to the device in question.
One problem with streaming video of a game to a TV is that you still need to look at the tablet for touchscreen functionality, not the television. There are no buttons to feel on the iPad so it won't replace a physical game controller.
The iPad already supports video out in some situations.