Hi Kliph,
I think a new Apple TV in 2015 is almost a certainty. They will not add a hard drive or at least it is highly unlikely. However, a new Apple TV could replace your cable or satellite receiver and offer you access to everything you currently get from your cable or satellite provider. Developers have also found code which indicates a new Apple TV could be tied into Home kit and become a hub for all your home automation and connected devices such as thermostats, door locks, security systems and so on. Furthermore a new Apple TV would most likely get its own app store so third party developers can make their own apps for Apple TV. This means you would be able to use many apps you use on your phone on your Apple TV like your favorite Podcast apps, things like Audible, Spotify or even your banking apps and then there of course is gaming. In short, there is a hole lot Apple could add and while it may have started out as a pet project, I don’t believe that it is and just because apple hasn’t updated it in several years doesn’t mean they aren’t working on something which when it will come out blow everybody’s mind. Steve Jobbs said at one point that he solved the issue of the living room or whichever way he phrased it and whatever apple is going to do probably is just taking time. For one thing they have to negotiate with all the content providers so they can offer all the channels available which you are used to getting through your cable or satellite provider. Wouldn’t a fully accessible set top box which gives you access to anything you want plus offer an app store and full access to home automation be nice? Why use my iPhone and run down it’s battery when I’m at home if I can do everything I can do with my iPhone on my Apple TV? Regards, Sieghard From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kliph Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 3:05 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Apple TV question I think it will stay a rumor. I mean, look at what it already does. Supports 1080P, that makes no difference to the blind, has channels for all audiences, you can play your purchases from the cloud directly on there, stream your personal collection from iTunes, and you can airplay it to your mac or PC if you want. The only thing I could see them doing is possibly giving it a built in hard drive, whitch I highly doubt, or making it faster, even though what speed it goes at now seems just fine with me. I read a article a couple years back that appleTV was just a pet project, and they didn’t expect it to go any where. Guess we will see what happens. Frustrated with your Mac, I-device, or AppleTV? New user and want quick efficient answers? Or maybe you know apple products and want to contribute? Then come join a list where questions are always answered, and we are always patient with you. Subscribe here: peel-the-apple+subscr...@googlegroups.com <mailto:peel-the-apple+subscr...@googlegroups.com> Or just follow us on twitter <https://twitter.com/PealTheApple> https://twitter.com/PealTheApple And ask your question there. All are welcome! On Dec 5, 2014, at 3:07 PM, Cristóbal <crismuno...@gmail.com <mailto:crismuno...@gmail.com> > wrote: That rumor has been floating around now for a while. This year, the year before and the year before that. It may well be true this time and one would hope so, but if they want to get themselves something now, and not have to depend on rumors that keep on being disproven, then the refurb model directly from Apple would be the way to go. From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of MamaPeach Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 11:47 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Apple TV question It is rumored that a new one will be coming out in 2015, but no actual date has been set yet. From: <mailto:crismuno...@gmail.com> Cristóbal Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 2:04 PM To: <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Apple TV question The newest model is going on three years old now. If you get one, buy a refurbished one directly from Apple’s store. They sell them for $75.00. One year Apple Care included. From: <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> viphone@googlegroups.com [ <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Terry Sent: Friday, December 05, 2014 11:06 AM To: <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Apple TV question Hi there, I haven't heard much mentioned about this in a while so thought I'd ask. Is the Apple TV still accessible and if so, which one should a person buy. I was looking on Amazon and saw one for $89 and also saw a 3rd generation revision A. Any thought as I am looking at this for a Christmas present. Also, what all can you get on it? Can you still use Net Flicks? Thanks again. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. 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