TVs, monitors and even cell phone screens are going away with the improvements to Vision Pro type wearable technology
TVs have usage contexts totally different from wearables
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It's 2009 Again: Apple is Apparently Reconsidering Making a TV
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TVs have usage contexts totally different from wearables
But Apple's strength is amazing hardware plus great integration with software. I think they see that there's an opportunity to do that for many products. I'm sure a TV made by Apple wouldn't just be a high quality screen. There'd be more to it. Probably FaceTime, probably some sort of motion and eye sensing that was developed for the AVP.
Yeah, I don't see it. Apple already makes the most important part of the TV, the OS, and they do it the best. Google TV/Android and the rest are wonky and full of ads. So far tvOS is commercial free and reliable, without harvesting your data. TV's also have a high return rate because of screen manufacturing inconsistencies, and year-to-year feature upgrades that render previous year's stock obsolete within months, and Apple doesn't have to deal with any of that right now. Can't see them wanting to take on that "bag of hurt".
Make the UI an app for the IP*, Mac, etc (or maybe even web interface), that way one would not need to do a frantic search for the remote.
Gurman has gone so down hill its not even funny to joke about now. MacRumors why regurgitate all of this guys spaghetti throws at the wall?
I think a tv is definitely more “Apple” than some other products in the line up…. It would definitely have to be at the higher end and at decent size, no 40-43 inch “monitors” please…. It would almost certainly have to be at least partially touch screen and incorporate homepods
I'm not overly happy with my Sony remote either though. Some of the buttons I use frequently are tiny and I don't always find them right away in the dark.
I don't mind my Apple TV remote, besides I recon the Apple Actual TV would have a more detailed remote.
If Apple really is going to embrace the idea of home automation by creating their own line of HomeKit products as was mentioned in a recent rumor, it would make sense for them to bring back the AirPort Extreme. I miss the simplicity of setup and management the AirPort routers provided. I miss being able to open up my router management app and not be accosted by ads for add-on services.
I think several router companies far exceeded what Apple could ever provide for the price. I did use a couple of Airport Extremes but it was very lacking on being used for other purposes then what Apple intended. Like an Airport Extreme couldn't be used as a wireless ethernet bridge, and the Airport Express couldn't act like a router. Apple currently pushes these mesh products in their store. I am a fan of Netgear's solutions for their range/performance and latest WiFi standards.
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220ppi in a 65” screen would make a 12K TV. Even if they invented a way to carry that much bandwidth with high refresh rate, you wouldn’t find any 12K content, and unless you watch your 65” TV from 2 feet away, you wouldn’t need that 220 ppi.
My Apple TV remote is by far the worst remote among all of my streamer remotes (which include Roku and Nvidia Shield). It has the worst size and shape ergonomically, the weakest connection (resulting in frequent disconnects) and no dedicated Fast Forward and Rewind buttons.
Yes I need adblocker support, that’s not optional…literally using a computer monitor as a TV because I do the same thing.
Seems like a really bad idea when you can have Apple TV (the small one) for very cheap and it works well, I don’t think most people would buy an actual Apple TV instead of Samsung or Sony, what are the advantages that entice people to buy an actual Apple Television instead of the small decoder like device?
That’s hisense! I mean, nonsense.
Hisense has some very bright TVs but they are nowhere as good as early OLEDs from 2017. Their blacks are simply lacking.
I turn off all the “smart” features and never connect to the Internet my LG OLED TVs. It’s the same as making it a dumb TV. Then I use AppleTV for everything with it. Works amazing. I don’t understand the people who want to allow the manufacturers to slow down their TV with updates and ads. In addition, TV brands software and UI seem like garbage compared to AppleTV. Have tried Roku, but AppleTV just makes the most sense - best $150 I pay Apple for each TV. Especially since Apple changed the controller. And the VPN feature is awesome too!
Depends on the use case. I have two LG OLED that are amazing, but in a bright room, need Mini LED or QLED. Have a Samsung Frame in one bright room. Also this poster was talking about a supersized TV! Try buying that in OLED.