No it didn't. What in the world are you basing that on? Because it isn't sales.It's too late. Chromecast won.
No it didn't. What in the world are you basing that on? Because it isn't sales.It's too late. Chromecast won.
Plex will most likely build a client app like they've done with iOS.Absolutely can't wait for this. I understand it's a niche product, but for me, it's the front-end to my Plex Media Server running on my NAS, only it's tiny, silent, and outputs audio to my soundbar. (I run an Apple TV + Sonos Playbar + other speakers setup, meaning I can Airplay to my Apple TV, and it outputs to the speaker mesh in my living room.)
Provided PlexConnect works on this thing, it's a Day One purchase.
It is quite close though. Chromecast has sold 17 million over one generation while Apple TV has sold more than 25 million over three.No it didn't. What in the world are you basing that on? Because it isn't sales.
You're unaware of the fact that this rumor has been out there for literally years?
It is quite close though. Chromecast has sold 17 million over one generation while Apple TV has sold more than 25 million over three.
It is quite close though. Chromecast has sold 17 million over one generation while Apple TV has sold more than 25 million over three.
You're unaware of the fact that this rumor has been out there for literally years?
How would you discern that? Perhaps they're like me and thought it was about the much rumoured about next iteration of Apple TV. I've been waiting for it for quite some time.Those first few people seem to think this is about a literal Apple TV. The actual unit was refreshed in 2012 and it was never a device that received an annual refresh.
Apps.
Bluetooth remote or no sale.
It's too late. Chromecast won.
Bluetooth remote or no sale.
Macs aside, a new file inside of El Capitan seems to confirm that Apple has been working on a new Bluetooth Remote Control. According to our scan of the files contents, this new piece of hardware integrates a dedicated Bluetooth wireless chip, can connect with devices via an infrared sensor, and includes a Multi-Touch trackpad with inertial scrolling support. There is also a reference to what could be Force Touch support, but we are less certain about that. The device also appears to support audio, which could indicate either playback or input for Siri. This file does not exist in earlier, public versions of OS X, nor the OS X 10.10.4 Yosemite release that is also in beta.
No it didn't. What in the world are you basing that on? Because it isn't sales.
iPhone 6s/Apple TV event will be Sept 9th according to Paczkowski.
Try to keep up.
No UHD and no Apple service make this pointless for anyone but diehardsIncreased on board storage? For what? Give me the ability to hook an external HDD to it and I will be overjoyed.
No one but UHD diehards care about UHD.No UHD and no Apple service make this pointless for anyone but diehards
It's a streaming box. That's where a majority of UHD content will be coming from for some time.No one but UHD diehards care about UHD.
It's a streaming box. That's where a majority of UHD content will be coming from for some time.
But what else is new for Apple. They've been consistently behind the times with this device.
The bigger issue is how infrequently they update the hardware. That means they still won't have UHD even when it's more than just for 'diehards'.
"WE GOT UHD HERE!"
In the future, sure. But we're still years away from UHD content becoming mainstream. That's why I said it's misguided to think regular people won't buy this because of no UHD support.It's a streaming box. That's where a majority of UHD content will be coming from for some time.
But what else is new for Apple. They've been consistently behind the times with this device.
The bigger issue is how infrequently they update the hardware. That means they still won't have UHD even when it's more than just for 'diehards'.
In the future, sure. But we're still years away from UHD content becoming mainstream. That's why I said it's misguided to think regular people won't buy this because of no UHD support.
And I don't think your second conclusion will hold once the SDK comes out. That will require more regular updates.
And we're years away from people not needing regular USB connections, but that didn't stop Apple from removing them from their new computers. They could, and should, add support for UHD. Why be so incredibly forward thinking when it means removing value than when it comes to actually adding value.
Didn't they do a 1080P refresh to the current Apple TV pretty quickly though, after launching with 720P? 4K shouldn't be a big thing
Serious question: What can an AppleTV do that a PS4, Wii U or Xbox One can't do, other than stream your iTunes library?
Didn't they do a 1080P refresh to the current Apple TV pretty quickly though, after launching with 720P? 4K shouldn't be a big thing
It was a hardware change wasn't it? Didn't get it till the 3rd gen I think.
Serious question: What can an AppleTV do that a PS4, Wii U or Xbox One can't do, other than stream your iTunes library?
Serious question: What can an AppleTV do that a PS4, Wii U or Xbox One can't do, other than stream your iTunes library?
If Apple actually includes AppStore look for Roku to be dethroned. The only reason Roku has retained its title is because up to now it's been way easier to get services on Roku than anyone else. With access to AppStore that could change.Roku will always be king in terms of app selection though. They have everything.
Serious question: What can an AppleTV do that a PS4, Wii U or Xbox One can't do, other than stream your iTunes library?
If Apple actually includes AppStore look for Roku to be dethroned. The only reason Roku has retained its title is because up to now it's been way easier to get services on Roku than anyone else. With access to AppStore that could change.
Apple still likely won't have Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, etc though.
It's too late. Chromecast won.
To me this sounds like you dont think theyll update the hardware in the next 5 years maybe even longer. UHD isnt going to be a major selling point anytime soon. Most people just do not care.
It's practically the only reason people are upgrading their tvs and you can't even find 1080p sets in certain price and feature bands now. It's a thing.
Not happening.
It needs an App Store. That's all. I'm tempted to buy a current model now with the hope that a firmware update (is such a thing possible?) enables the Store.
Furthermore, that would be super annoying for developers having to straddle such an insane gap in performanceThe problem with the current model is that it has virtually no storage, and it's rocking a gimped version of the iPhone 4S processor. I can't see it getting app store support.