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Upcoming Apple TV Product Will Include Video Game Support, Launch Date Unclear
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Seems obvious that will happen. I'm still thinking WWDC, unless Apple has some other big announcement planned for then.
Super expensive compared to what? At the price of the current Time Capsule it would be brilliant.
If they add App Store support, an early announcement would be necessary in order to get developers on board making apps in time for release day.
Compared to the Apple TV of today. If the price triples, I don't see them selling 10 million (that they sold in 2013). Any slowing of the growth of sales, is not going to make it enticing for app developers (or networks putting resources into aTV).
I think he cracked the hardware/UI, but the content providers are stubbornly uncracked. I always thought an actual TV would be odd, there are so many screen sizes people want. A way cool set top box would be more like it.
Not likely.
Apple just embraced 1080. I am sure 4K is at least 2 gens in the future
sigh, another product for "fall release" along with every other freak'n product. I'm in a bad mood right now from something else so that's why I'm so negative. But really... I guess I only need to visit apple sites come september because nothing comes out from apple at all hardware wise except from september-november. they really need to get away from that 2 months we release everything and then have nothing for the rest of the year stuff. some how this "release when ready" is always in the fall.
Wild predictions:
Hardware:
Its a box.
It has 3d sensors, principally for facial recognition/user identification. This would allow for no passwords, multiple users, and parental controls. It may also have gaming applications.
The main input device might be an ergonomically shaped remote trackpad. (An "air mouse" or "iRing" is likely too difficult to use? An ipad or iphone is problematic because your gaze would be shifting between two screens. Who knows, I'm sure they spent millions figuring this out.)
UI:
A full version of IOS.
Content:
I'd love to see them avoid the cable companies. The writing is on the wall and perhaps media network loyalty to cable companies is waning. Content could be provided directly from them, purchased through the app store via monthly subscription. Wont be al'cart channels, unless the network permits it on their own volition. HBO, ESPN, Hulu, Netflix, NBC, CBS etc. Shows become available as they air. Potentially with more costly ad free options.
Live TV:
This will be interesting, but I think the burden for building the infrastructure to support it will be on the networks, not Apple. It will be apart of that networks app.
Gaming:
Purchased via ap store. Controllers are 3rd party.
A full TV set:
Maybe years away, but if we see one, it might be transparent when off. I don't think this would be a gimmick, I think it'd be an example of Apple wanting the "tech to get out of the way."
Home automation:
May act as a central hub for controlling 3rd party low energy Bluetooth devices such as light switches, thermostats, surveillance cameras, locks, etc.
ISP:
Same old cable companies, but it will eventually be fiber.
Within 8 months, Google releases an android TV version, with hardware produced by 3rd parties. Cable companies begin to loose billions in revenue, their stock prices become volatile, companies are bought and sold, some consolidation occurs.
Ultimately we'll pay more for internet service, and more for content, but we'll have greater choice and convenience.
Hardware:
Its a box.
It has 3d sensors, principally for facial recognition/user identification. This would allow for no passwords, multiple users, and parental controls. It may also have gaming applications.
The main input device might be an ergonomically shaped remote trackpad. (An "air mouse" or "iRing" is likely too difficult to use? An ipad or iphone is problematic because your gaze would be shifting between two screens. Who knows, I'm sure they spent millions figuring this out.)
UI:
A full version of IOS.
Content:
I'd love to see them avoid the cable companies. The writing is on the wall and perhaps media network loyalty to cable companies is waning. Content could be provided directly from them, purchased through the app store via monthly subscription. Wont be al'cart channels, unless the network permits it on their own volition. HBO, ESPN, Hulu, Netflix, NBC, CBS etc. Shows become available as they air. Potentially with more costly ad free options.
Live TV:
This will be interesting, but I think the burden for building the infrastructure to support it will be on the networks, not Apple. It will be apart of that networks app.
Gaming:
Purchased via ap store. Controllers are 3rd party.
A full TV set:
Maybe years away, but if we see one, it might be transparent when off. I don't think this would be a gimmick, I think it'd be an example of Apple wanting the "tech to get out of the way."
Home automation:
May act as a central hub for controlling 3rd party low energy Bluetooth devices such as light switches, thermostats, surveillance cameras, locks, etc.
ISP:
Same old cable companies, but it will eventually be fiber.
Within 8 months, Google releases an android TV version, with hardware produced by 3rd parties. Cable companies begin to loose billions in revenue, their stock prices become volatile, companies are bought and sold, some consolidation occurs.
Ultimately we'll pay more for internet service, and more for content, but we'll have greater choice and convenience.
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Cant wait! I got a Roku 1 a week ago and did not like it one bit! Slow, horrible user name and pw input, and everything paid membership! Returned it same day.
Just Take My Money!
I'll be ordering one. I love my AppleTV, and I like the idea of it being a gaming console.
I'll be ordering one. I love my AppleTV, and I like the idea of it being a gaming console.
Would make it way too expensive. I don't need a time capsule or airport. Got em already. Lots of other people have a router that comes with their internet subscription.
They would never do iTunes-free sharing, but they could easily build iTunes into it, so you could store your files on a networked drive, or include a USB so you can attach one.
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