Neowin News Feed for: Apple tv

Is Amazon planning to launch a TV set-top box?

John Callaham — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:54:08 +0100

Amazon is rumored to be developing some kind of TV set-top box for a launch later this fall, which if true will join an already crowded field of similar hardware products. Read more...

Tim Cook teases "surprises" coming this fall and in 2014

John Callaham — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:59:24 +0100

Apple CEO Tim Cook claimed during his regular quarterly conference call with analysts the company has " a lot more surprises in the works" that will be announced and launched this fall and into 2014. Read more...

Rumor: Next Xbox won't be 'always-on', will launch alongside 'Xbox TV'

Max Slater-Robins — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:32:33 +0100

An anonymous software developer has revealed details about the upcoming Xbox, claiming it will run Windows 8 and won't be 'always-on' - but the veracity of the information remains questionable. Read more...

Gabe Newell: Apple, not Microsoft, is biggest threat to Steam Box

John Callaham — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:01:12 +0000

Valve founder Gabe Newell said this week that the biggest threat to the company's plans to launch a PC-based "Steam Box" console isn't from Microsoft, Sony or Nintendo but from Apple. Read more...

WSJ: Apple is testing designs for a TV set

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:03:43 +0000

A report by the Wall Street Journal claims Apple, is currently testing designs for a high definition TV. Apple's real test though, will be to get deals from important content providers. Read more...

Apple's Tim Cook strongly hints at TV product plans

John Callaham — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:37:56 +0000

Apple CEO Tim Cook gives a pretty strong hint that the company is indeed working on a new television-related product in an interview, saying that TV is "an area of intense interest" for Apple. Read more...

Analyst hints at "imminent launch of the Apple TV"

Andy Weir — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:02:44 +0000

The launch of Apple's new integrated television is "imminent", according to analysts Jefferies & Company - who made similar claims a year ago, and again three months ago. Read more...

Rumour: Apple's set-top cable box will not appear until 2013

Andrew Stevenson — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:45:30 +0100

Being revolutionary in the past, Apple continually adds to their product portfolio. With Apple TV already established, there are claims the often rumoured set-top box will miss out on a 2012 release. Read more...

iOS 6 beta links supposedly leaked, but not active yet

Jake Durasamy — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:56:38 +0100

The iOS 6 beta has been long awaited and whilst the beta will happen tomorrow, we've managed to get a hold of the download links. However, these links are not active at this time. Read more...

Apple TV trial production begins at Foxconn China plant?

John Callaham — Mon, 28 May 2012 21:07:59 +0100

A new report via unnamed sources claims that a trial production run of Apple's rumored and upcoming television product has now started at a Foxconn plant in China. Read more...

Rumor: Apple TV to feature seamless Siri integration

Steven Parker — Sun, 27 May 2012 09:51:14 +0100

I'm halfway to work and I just realized I forgot to set the TV to record my favorite show, bugger. In the very near future these sorts of first world problems will be history if you own an Apple TV. Read more...

Microsoft beating Apple and Google in TV, says analyst

Anthony Tosie — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:18:44 +0100

Forrester Research analyst James McQuivey has issued a report which states Microsoft is leading both Apple and Google in the battle for television supremacy. Read more...

Foxconn now refutes reports of Apple TV production

John Callaham — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:08:21 +0100

Foxconn has now issued a statement refuting earlier reports that the CEO of the company said that Foxconn was preparing to make the rumored Apple iTV television sets. Read more...

Apple's new ‘iTV' confirmed by Foxconn CEO

Andy Weir — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:00:29 +0100

Oft-rumoured, but still unseen, the existence of Apple's new HDTV set - commonly referred to as the 'iTV' - has finally been confirmed by the company's principal manufacturing partner, Foxconn. Read more...

Details of Apple 'iTV' revealed by source who says he's seen it

Andy Weir — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:50:42 +0100

Apple's much-anticipated new HDTV is still just the stuff of hearsay, but a reliable and 'well-placed source' claims he can confirm details of the 'iTV', after apparently having seen it in action. Read more...

Analyst predicts 2014 launch for Apple television

Anthony Tosie — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:18:31 +0100

One analyst believes Apple's long-rumored television may not see a consumer release until 2014, despite some industry sources expecting a much earlier launch. Read more...

Rumor: Apple television to include Kinect-like game console?

John Callaham — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:57:09 +0100

A new report claims via unnamed sources that the much rumored Apple television product will also come with a game console, complete with both touch and Kinect-like motion controls. Read more...

CBS head: Steve Jobs approached us for Apple TV content

John Callaham — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:52:45 +0000

Steve Jobs talked with CBS CEO Leslie Moonves a year ago, with Jobs wanting to get CBS content in Apple's upcoming television service; Moonves ultimately passed on the deal. Read more...

New Apple TV with 1080p support announced

John Callaham — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:45:42 +0000

Apple has announced a new version of its Apple TV set top box. The new version has a revamped user interface and support for 1080p resolution and will launch March 16 for $99. Read more...

Breaking down the Microsoft and Apple ecosystems

Brad Sams — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:10:44 +0000

It's no longer about single devices but a full suite of products. Microsoft and Apple both offer compelling options in this arena and we have broken down that major components. Read more...