I think it's unlikely they'll do this. I don't recall a time where there was feature fragmentation between models that are identical in design.
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New Apple TV to Start at $149, Feature Universal Search With Siri
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I think it's unlikely they'll do this. I don't recall a time where there was feature fragmentation between models that are identical in design.
I think we are more interested in the Amazon Prime library, which requires no in-app purchase. Just like the Kindle Reader app.
They need to support 4k + add 4k movies to iTunes. Apple needs to be the leader in things again instead of playing catch-up.
This! It could really be something especially with Square/Enix having the FF's including 7 now on IOS. the Dragon Quest games along with other retro ports. If other companies followed suit with a retro catalogue and if Apple could get Nintendo to wise up and port some classics over to IOS it would really be a game changer. (I can dream can't I)
I think this whole thing about Storage tiers is probably wrong. The whole idea around AppleTV2 was that you'd no longer download content, but stream it.
You also won't need a lot of storage for Apps, unless we get a full gaming Apple TV with very high performance games. Streaming apps should take very little space.
You also won't need a lot of storage for Apps, unless we get a full gaming Apple TV with very high performance games. Streaming apps should take very little space.
Actually I'm of the opposite opinion. I am aggressively looking to replace cable and if the new ATV is anywhere near close to what the rumors suggest it will do so very nicely for me.
All I have to say is --- If these rumors come true I will be soo Happy!! YEAH!!
My guess, it'll support 4K, if not out of the box, through a software update.
The tech for it will be built in, it just depends if it's turned on. (or Apple could end up blocking 4K on this model, and introducing it a year later with an update, similar to what they did with the update in early 2012.
Seems strange that a universal search feature would require new hardware. My Tivo premier (which is 3 years old), already does this. Secondly, I'm surprised Apple isn't doing away with the remote altogether (i.e. to help drive iPhone/iPad/Apple watch sales), considering the same functionality is already built into the Apple Remote App for iOS
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How about this.... We currently get cloud storage from Apple. What if this device became a sort of cloud based storage device for our pictures, videos and so on? I know, totally far fetched but just throwing it out there. Cheers!
I think you miss the "universal" part... which I take that as understanding it will search all outlets for a title providing you choices of where to view or purchase it from. This, along with making it SIRI driven I think is very cool.
I'm very excited to see what the new AppleTV will actually have... I hope it's the killer device we've all been waiting for and really "wow's" the market.
So far the new features doesn't really mean much to me (rumored ones). I want to wait and see what else this new Apple TV will have. Given that my Apple TV2 already does everything I want (stream movie from home server, project iPhone etc...), maybe I can score an Apple TV3 for $20-30 after the presentation.
I was thinking the same thing, this is the first I am hearing about Prime on the rumor pages. I hope it is true, the more, the better!
I think their point may be who has it for exclusive streaming vs paid. For instance, something I can stream on Netflix that shows up in Amazon's messed up confusing Roku app that makes you think you can stream it for free but then you realize you have to pay for it. Or something you thought was on Netflix but was bumped and Amazon picked it up.
That's really my only beef w/ Amazon video streaming is they make it seem for tons of stuff that it's included in Prime but then you realize it's not once you decide that you'd like to watch it. I know there is a dedicated "Prime" selection, but it just doesn't seem like a good UI in it's current condition.
Sounds like the whole Siri (requests, Proactive) might be making its way onto the Apple TV, with the same newly added Spotlight APIs to expose content to Siri. Wonder if: a) Handoff will be there as well, that'd be neat, e.g. start Netflix on the Apple TV and continue on Netflix for iOS, start Media on iPhone and resume on Apple TV; b) Will the App Store really be on the Apple TV? Or can we have the same model used with the Watch? The former would make it a standalone device but at the expense of experience, and with so many Apple-specific features in there already (Home Sharing, AirPlay, apps—Podcasts, Music, iTunes, Remote), why bother creating a device for people without an iPhone, those will use Chromecast and all the other stuff out there.
Next step would be bringing OS X closer into this circle, probably after El Capitan and with the death of iTunes.
Anyway, looking forward to 09/09/15.
Next step would be bringing OS X closer into this circle, probably after El Capitan and with the death of iTunes.
Anyway, looking forward to 09/09/15.
Will buy just as long as I will be able to stream videos from my mac without iTunes. Mkv, DivX, Xvid and so on.