Report: Apple Working on 42- and 50-inch TVs Too
There's supposedly a 50-inch Apple iTV already up and running in Jonathan Ive's locked-down studio.
A new report has surfaced claiming that Apple's rumored iOS-based "iTV" will include 42- and 50-inch sizes. The news arrives by way of a former Apple employee who claims that a working 50-inch version -- likely a prototype -- actually resides inside the locked-down studio of Jonathan Ive, senior vice president of industrial design at Apple. Previous reports indicated that Apple was launching 32- and 37-inch models, yet currently there's no indication if the larger models are an addition, or the correct sizes.
In addition to the sizes, Apple is reportedly still trying to negotiate deals with content owners. One reported roadblock -- a major one at that -- is an unwillingness to cut a deal with Apple that would allow it to offer first-tier TV network programs for an à la carte iTunes TV service -- a huge selling point for the supposed iTV. There's speculation that the reluctance may be due to a fear of Apple taking control of the TV market as it did with the mobile sector. Les Moonves even admitted that it declined a streaming deal for Apple's iTV in a recent company financial report.
But even if Apple suddenly struck deals with content owners, Apple's iTV may not hit the market for another year based on a lack of evidence that Apple has even ordered production of panels for TVs. Then again in October, reports claimed that large parts suitable for an HDTV were discovered moving through Apple's supply chain. Something is going on in regards to Apple and an HDTV, but it's just hard to pinpoint exactly what that "something" is.
"I do expect Apple to make an [HDTV] attempt," said Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, "since I expect the living room to remain a center for family entertainment, and that touches on all areas of consumer products that Apple is already making."
As it stands now, Apple is reportedly prototyping an HDTV based on iOS and Siri. It will be compatible with iCloud and Airplay while also providing DVR functionality. Apple also wants the device to "recognize" the consumer by using a camera to scan his/her face, and accept commands using both voice and hand gestures. Also on the planning board is the ability to start a movie or TV show on one iOS device, and continue on another. And as previously stated, the actual reported sizes are 32-, 37-, 42- and 50-inch screens.
Last week Apple was reported to be entertaining bids from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) and Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) to produce the HDTV components. Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), the company that handles most of Apple's manufacturing requirements, will likely obtain the assembly orders. Apple will presumably place orders for the customized chips and other components directly with its contract manufacturers similar to the way it orders parts for its iPad and iPhone models.
Even with CES 2012 gearing up to showcase some amazing products next week, the entertainment industry is seemingly keeping a keen eye on Apple. Microsoft, which will showcase products for the last time this year, admits that whatever Apple finally does in the living room "is going to come on strong." LG, which is adding built-in motion and voice navigation into its TVs next near, also acknowledges the looming Apple storm.
"Apple's done some amazing things with (user interface) and ease of use, so we'll certainly keep an eye on what comes out of there," the company stated.
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Though I don't really like Apple, I love the idea of being able to just buy the shows you want to watch. I have to pay over $80 a month for DirecTV just to watch a few shows.
What I would really like to see is the ability for the Apple TV to allow users to pay for individual channels. So you could pay $5/month for FX and maybe $7 for FOX. So if you watch a lot on only a few network, you figure you could buy FX,FOX,NBC,ABC you would pay like $25 a month, and then the few extra shows you could buy individually, and have the ability to rent the shows instead of buying them.
So apple want to call these iTV devices. I am sure that the actual ITV, itv or iTV (however you want to spell it will have an issue with this naming for 1!!!!
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Try typing itv into google and see who is at the top of the list. NOT apple that's for sure.
The other things is the hand gestures and face recognition, being able to say "play music" etc. Is this not already being done with kinect on the Xbox360??
Seeing as though Apple are the ones that sue competition unfairly I suggest that if Apple tries to bring this in with this naming regime etc that I hope these other companies SUE their ass's off!!!!
You can already do all this with a media centre that is but a mere tiny box ;o) No restrictions on it wither and you can customize and add things as and when you desire
Nice. Though I expect the TV to cost around 2x than that of competitors one thing is very welcome - iOS or any operating system. Plenty of TV providers done their Smart TVs that are nowhere near being smart + Google TV with great idea and dull implementation. Apple as always, thinks outside the box. TV + OS = entertainment tool. Thumbs up for the idea. That will push lazy Smart TV manufacturers to produce something usefull.
Sounds interesting, but consuming anything Apple is immoral and a blatant violation of the promotion of open standards and consumer freedom.
And of course these will cost an arm and a leg, probably a kidney as well.
Still that will not stop the iFags from lining up to buy them.
Who cares; it'll be a 1000 dollars more than a regular tv because it's Apple. I'm perfectly alright with my $750 Vizio LCD 1080i TV I bought back 6 years ago
Those will probably cost enough to buy a nice car.
Apple is once more taking its award-winning route of doing what everyone else does (i.e. gesture recognizing), plastering a big Apple logo... and selling it like it's ultimate cutting-edge technology. And what makes me sick is that people line up to buy it.
When are they going to make Apple Toilet Paper that can scan my feces and suggest music or tv shows on my Apple TV?
Wait! Wait! How about a Siri operated Baday? Any takers? That would be pretty sweet..."Siri rinse my ass please."
What I would really like to see is the ability for the Apple TV to allow users to pay for individual channels. So you could pay $5/month for FX and maybe $7 for FOX. So if you watch a lot on only a few network, you figure you could buy FX,FOX,NBC,ABC you would pay like $25 a month, and then the few extra shows you could buy individually, and have the ability to rent the shows instead of buying them.
This.
I would love for this to happen, since I would only care to pay for about 4 channels.
I hate the idea of built in hardware on the TV. A TV should last a good 10 - 12 years. There is no way this build in hardware is going to last that long. If they want to sell something that I connect to my TV, then fine. But a tv with built in hardware is fail sauce.
Hmm....will be interesting to see the first Apple product that Steve Jobs has not added his final touches to it.
Wait! Wait! How about a Siri operated Baday? Any takers? That would be pretty sweet..."Siri rinse my ass please."
Sure, if you don't mind it collecting "information" and sending it to Apple
is not a TV is the new iMat
So it's basically a super-sized iPad2 with a TV tuner.
amirite?
BTW - can you imagine how much one of these TVs would cost?
Big HDTVs alone are pricey. Now, add cameras, iOS and SIRI....
It'll be the Segway all over again. Nobody but rich people will buy it.
Sure, if you don't mind it collecting "information" and sending it to Apple
lol.
....pri pri pri pri piri ti ti ti.... scan complete... Rinse done.. There is no useful information here.. ..
B. tt hole line map complete......
sent to apple headquater.
Though I don't really like Apple, I love the idea of being able to just buy the shows you want to watch. I have to pay over $80 a month for DirecTV just to watch a few shows. What I would really like to see is the ability for the Apple TV to allow users to pay for individual channels. So you could pay $5/month for FX and maybe $7 for FOX. So if you watch a lot on only a few network, you figure you could buy FX,FOX,NBC,ABC you would pay like $25 a month, and then the few extra shows you could buy individually, and have the ability to rent the shows instead of buying them.
That is not up to Apple, it's ultimately up to whomever distributes the broadband. If, say, Comcast opposes this model (likely they will), they will block content distribution via their cable broadband division. They already pushed that for Netflix, and will do the same for anyone else, Apple included. They would only go for it if there was enough revenue in that for them, charging extra for individual channels and that cost will be translated to the end-user. I agree current TV packages are full of crap, but a la carte tv might cost you more than you think.
Besides, if that were to be allowed, what would stop the end-user to go and buy directly from the producer the particular program he/she wants to watch? He/she could buy, say, Discovery Channel directly from Discovery and not pay any third party, including Apple, extra fees.
Another product for the uppity to add to their collection of status symbols.
Who cares; it'll be a 1000 dollars more than a regular tv because it's Apple. I'm perfectly alright with my $750 Vizio LCD 1080i TV I bought back 6 years ago
Vizio is one of the cheapest TV manufacturers; any comparable TV made by Samsung/Sony/LG is $1000 more expensive.
Why would anyone want an overpriced China made TV?
Great! A remote control with only one friggin' button on it.
dont you mean apple is accepting bids from real tv manufacturers to create their own overpriced tv which they dont even actually build or make?
Forget being able to pay for a la carte channels, how about making all broadcasting free, since we're forced to watch advertising anyways? If we pay for the channels/shows, they should be ad-free. Broadcasters would not LOSE money doing this, they would just have LESS PROFIT. Why the consumer has yet to demand this is beyond me.
That's more like it. 37 would be too small as a main TV for lots of people.
1999.99 for the 42 inch
2999.99 for the 50 inch
50 inch includes a picture of the worker who committed suicide after making your tv!
It is called hoodwinking the dumbest of the dumb.
Nothing new to see here folks, move along.
Holy cow man, I can only imagine how much (cr)Apple will charge for a TV.
Apple Fanbois, get out your wallets, pull down your pants, bend over, and SMILE.
Can you imagine a world with only iphones, itvs, ipads, icars.... etc *shudders*
I would never buy TV ala carte, it's not like music at all. I don't plan that far in advance, while I repeat music listening , I do not repeat TV watching. It's a dumb model I promise you and an epic failure, as far as content access, I prefer just large bundles because I can then scan through them. And if I scanning I go oh ... let me watch this show, and then I pay to watch it, I feel like i'm being nickled and dimed. it actually would irritate me completely.