TV remote built in

[iamjoe16]

Does anyone know if apple is planning to integrate a universal tv remote into the phone... that would be soo cool.

 

[viggen61]

I would seriously doubt it.

Apple has released a free App in the App Store that will control your iTunes library or TV through 802.11 wireless. That's likely as close as you'll get.

 

[shrimpdesign]

The iPhone has no infrared port, so no, it's not possible.

 

[soberbrain]

Also, TVs use infra red to communicate which the iPhone does not have built in

 

[2501]

There is a IR remote solution...

There is a IR remote solution...
but it's kinda strange.

http://www.airremote.com/

since iphone lacks an infrared emitter, this solution encourages to distribute net hooked boxes with ir emitters...
yes, i call that strange.

it's afaik about the only way, currently, to get this functionality.

cheers