Without having to rehash Kevin’s success rate with Apple devices, it’s pretty obvious that when he talks, people listen. He’s been right, he’s been wrong, so take this rumour as you will: Apple’s going to be releasing iTV at September’s “iPod” event. He notes that the new Apple TV will not only be relabelled, but that it will also run iOS.
This speculation has been in the rumour mill for well over a month, and evidence keeps mounting that Apple’s working on a new iOS device, so it’s not a leap to suggest that Apple’s going to integrate the AppStore into their “hobby” device. It could be powerful, and redefine television as we know it, if it’s true. With Hulu, ABC, and other networks bringing applications to the iPad that lets you stream television, the Apple TV could be a way for them to increase their revenues again, and cut out resellers around the world. Say good-bye to your monthly cable bill, indeed.
One little snippet of information mentioned stands out for me — Apple’s working on turning the iPad into a giant remote. It’s obvious on the surface, and the fact that we haven’t seen the iPhone remote ported to the iPad yet is interesting.
This is one of those rumours that I can’t help but hope is true. Getting iOS on my HD TV and being able to connect to it via an iPad could very well do away with at least one computer in my home.
Sometimes I worry that Apple might be spreading themselves a little bit too thin, innovating on multiple fronts, and trying to redefine consumer electronics in a way that very few have thought about. Hopefully they don’t start leaving behind devices, and abandoning some things that people have come to rely on — see the current iPod Touch as a case in point.
Article Via Kevin Rose’s Blog
Image Credit: Fast Company
Pingback: » Patent it and patent all: Apple’s closed-wall garden approach - International Business Times
Pingback: The Morning Lowdown 08.23.10 – paidContent.org | Apple Secrets
Pingback: Apple iTV Gets Apps in September, Says Digg Founder – PC World | My iPad Central
Pingback: Mobile applications | iAppMatch
Pingback: Apple’s iTV Coming in Sept for $99 – PC Magazine | MobileZrr.com
Pingback: Apple iTV will have iAd-supported content, iPad remote control claims Kevin Rose – SlashGear (blog) | Apple iAd Marketing for e-Marketings