May 28, 2010 at 11:29 Apple TV Update
Engadget has posted news about a possible update to the Apple TV set-top box. A short list of proposed changes includes the use of iPhone / iPad-like components (in particular, the A4 processor), flash memory (16 gigabytes) instead of a hard drive and iPhone OS instead of lightweight OS X. It is also assumed that media content from the cloud is biased. instead of local storage.
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If you thought that Apple’s attempts to realize itself in the world of home entertainment ended with the last iteration of Apple TV, then you were mistaken. Engadget has received information on the details of the next version of AppleTV, which was confirmed by a source close to Apple. According to sources, this project was in development long before the announcement of Google TV and is closely related to Apple’s mobile technology. The new device architecture will be based on the iPhone OS4 without using an A4 CPU and 16 GB of flash memory instead of a hard drive. Thus, the device will be able to play FullHD 1080p video. The device promises to be very compact, and have a minimum number of ports (connector for connecting the power supply and video output). It can be described as "iPhone without a screen." According to the sources, The price of the device will be equal to $ 99. Once again, a hundred bucks.
In addition to the low cost of the device, there is information that Apple will move away from the concept of data storage locally and will focus on the use of cloud storage. For those who still want to store their media content locally, it will be possible to use the Time Capsule for these purposes, but the main method of obtaining content will be streaming. The new Apple TV will use the iPhone OS instead of the light version of OS X. It is not yet clear whether it will come to the device along with the iPhone OS and the App Store, but this would be a logical step. Although, of course, stretching iPhone applications to your 52-inch plasma may raise a couple of questions. Most likely, Apple will not introduce the updated device at the upcoming WWDC conference because It will be devoted mainly to the new iPhone. But product development is in full swing.
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Source: Engadget
UPD: Thanks for karma, article moved to Apple Blog
A free translation of the relevant news can be found under the Habrkat.
If you thought that Apple’s attempts to realize itself in the world of home entertainment ended with the last iteration of Apple TV, then you were mistaken. Engadget has received information on the details of the next version of AppleTV, which was confirmed by a source close to Apple. According to sources, this project was in development long before the announcement of Google TV and is closely related to Apple’s mobile technology. The new device architecture will be based on the iPhone OS4 without using an A4 CPU and 16 GB of flash memory instead of a hard drive. Thus, the device will be able to play FullHD 1080p video. The device promises to be very compact, and have a minimum number of ports (connector for connecting the power supply and video output). It can be described as "iPhone without a screen." According to the sources, The price of the device will be equal to $ 99. Once again, a hundred bucks.
In addition to the low cost of the device, there is information that Apple will move away from the concept of data storage locally and will focus on the use of cloud storage. For those who still want to store their media content locally, it will be possible to use the Time Capsule for these purposes, but the main method of obtaining content will be streaming. The new Apple TV will use the iPhone OS instead of the light version of OS X. It is not yet clear whether it will come to the device along with the iPhone OS and the App Store, but this would be a logical step. Although, of course, stretching iPhone applications to your 52-inch plasma may raise a couple of questions. Most likely, Apple will not introduce the updated device at the upcoming WWDC conference because It will be devoted mainly to the new iPhone. But product development is in full swing.
Will your TV screen become the place where the next platform war will unfold? Surveys say: required.
Source: Engadget
UPD: Thanks for karma, article moved to Apple Blog