Apple ordered samples of TV panels from one of the major Korean manufacturers, presumably for their further use in their own TVs. It is reported by The Korea Herald, citing fresh report from analysts IBK Securities.

According to rumors, the technology giant is testing the 65-inch OLED-panel, which will be the key elements of iTV. It also reported that on the world market from Apple TV appears in the second quarter of this year. In this case the name of the mysterious Korean manufacturer panels kept secret.

Hardly talking about Sharp – the company produces quality though displays, but develops its activities in Japan. Production capacity of LG, another potential candidate for the role of supplier of panels for iTV, primarily based in South Korea, and its headquarters – in Seoul.

According to 9to5Mac, Apple plans to ship about two million 65-inch and 77-inch TVs own in the second quarter of this year. This decision was taken in October last year, though its veracity is questionable. It has its own reasons – few can now provide Apple OLED-panels, largely because of the cost and complexity of manufacture. Scary to think how it will affect the price of iTV for the end user.

The television is now becoming the next “trend” among tech corporations. Recently unveiled its console-based Amazon, and now there are rumors that this “tidbit” his eye and the biggest search engine Google .

Probability of occurrence of iTV yet remains extremely low. There is no doubt that Apple is preparing a major upgrade of its Apple TV set-top box , a television production – the process is not only expensive, but also responsible. Companies have to go to the new market, and it is unknown whether it is ready for this now.

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On the day of the presentation of the smartphone iPhone 4s Masayoshi Son, CEO of Softbank, met with Tim Cook, the successor to Steve Jobs. Suddenly, their conversation is interrupted by a call. Cook apologized: “I’m sorry, I have to interrupt our meeting, my boss calls me, Steve said he wanted to discuss one of the following products.” Then there were discussions in the media – about what exactly the product on the eve of his death, said Steve Jobs, there were differing assumptions.

Perhaps the answer to this question is contained in the official biography “Steve Jobs.” The book tells the story of the founder of Apple that was working on a new product, capable of blowing up the industry like the iPhone. And the product of this – the TV. So maybe it was then, on the eve of his death, Steve Jobs and discuss iTV tete with his successor?

On the Internet from time to time there are concepts whose developers, inspired by the current products Apple, try to anticipate what will be the TV is a hypothetical company. Revolutionary ideas for television under the “apple” brand invited famous designer Martin Hajek. He calls his concept of iTV or Apple TV. The device with the advanced interface is tightly integrated into the ecosystem “apple” products, and provides the ability to use the iPad or iPhone as a remote control.

But the main “chip” TV is a big color display and a curved aluminum shell. Hayek proposed a two color design for iTV – classic black and gold. The second option in combination with the white frame looks advantageous. C back of the iTV resembles a large iMac.

Commenting on his design concept, Hakek noted that any model it builds on existing products Apple. Was based on company branded candy bars, set top box and materials iPhone 5s. No reports about the cost of a such a device, but it is assumed that this is what will look like a TV Apple.

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Rumors that Apple is developing a television set, go long. They then fade away, then reappear. As reported on Monday, an analyst at DisplaySearch Paul Genton, citing sources in the supply chain company in Cupertino decided to postpone the creation of its own television panel and switch all resources on wearable electronics.

In the October edition of the Bloomberg, enlisting insider sources, reported that the iTV television must be equipped with a display with a diagonal of 65 and 55 inches. And, Apple has not yet decided on the final specification. It is known that the display will occupy the entire front panel of the unit. Apple initially hoped to release iTV market in the fourth quarter of 2014, however, according to DisplaySearch, the company decided to move the product announcement at a later date.

Instead, Apple will focus on the development of corporate electronic bracelet. It is expected that the iWatch will combine the functions of the clock, computer, and a pedometer and will be able to exchange information with computers and smartphones via Bluetooth. By this project, the company has connected a lot of experienced professionals, some of whom are employees of sporting goods manufacturer Nike.

According to media reports, the production of flexible displays for iWatch will LG. But Samsung lucrative offers from rival companies refused. According to some reports, Apple is currently testing several prototypes of smart watches, in which the size of the screen is 1.4 or 1.6 inches.

When exactly iWatch is available, so far unknown.

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Non-profit organization HDMI Forum has officially announced the specification of the new standard digital interface HDMI version 2.0. HDMI 2.0 provides a significant capacity increase – from 10.2 to 18 Gb / s and allowing the transmission of video in 4K (2160p). 

Interface, including the connecting cables and connectors, designed for playback on high-definition television video (HD). According to the developer, HDMI 2.0 allows to broadcast video resolution 4000 pixels per square inch (3840 × 2160), and 60 frames / sec.

In addition to transferring high resolution video, HDMI 2.0 also supports the transfer of a 32-channel audio, dynamic synchronization of audio and video streams, other extensions bidirectional serial bus transfer and data management. In this HDMI 2.0 connection remains unchanged, as it provides appropriate bandwidth and necessary for compatibility with the previous standards.

Do not change too and wires used to transmit standard HDMI 2.0. According to the developers used to HDMI Category 2 cable types are fully compliant with HDMI 2.0 and provide an appropriate rate.

Updating the HDMI standard Came on time. According to rumors, Apple is planning to use in your own TV iTV Retina LCD panel with a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels , which is four times the resolution of Full HD, and the official announcement of the standard HDMI 2.0 will help the manufacturer to provide the technical capability to transmit video and audio of suitable quality.

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Waterfall leaks autumn announcements regarding Apple continues. This time became known to the public information about another mysterious product, the possibility of which is hanging in the air since last year.

Regular happy news portal said a former columnist TechCrunch. If we believe him, Apple is preparing a “television” announcement. However, there is a remark was made ​​about what the subject of the announcement may not be the long-awaited television, and something else . In short, the news is really interesting, but is it worth it to believe?

I am inclined to believe that the probability of release is the TV as iTV is very small, and there are a number of reasons. First – Apple is not as closed company. Think about how many leaks of new products of different nature, we regularly see in front of each announcement. The endless wave of technical specifications and photos over, it seems, only the latest generation of Apple TV. Apple was able to really get together and in a fully closed to develop a TV from scratch, and to the final stage, to not only show off, but to put it on the shelves before the new year? I think not: something other than just a rumor has flowed into the World Wide Web.

Yes, a lot of circumstantial evidence suggests that Apple is working in this direction. Even Tim Cook said with joy that in this regard nothing has changed for decades, and thus huge scope for action. Also, it is known that Apple was in talks with LG and Sharp relatively large panels with an impressive resolution. The question is how long it will take these developments, because the same iPhone in the plastic housing of rumors attended a few years, and there have been processing for far less.

In addition, even if the product will be released this year, it will by no means universal, and it may well be incompatible with Russian realities “as is”. So while the manufacturers of Smart TV, which will have the first blow and iTV, can sleep peacefully.

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As reported by our colleagues from the portal 9to5Mac, the technology giant is in talks with major U.S. telecom companies. According to the publication, Apple intends to provide its customers a whole new level of service. In particular, it is about being able to skip commercials on request, so that nothing would distract him from watching a series.

Who will reimburse the media giant millions of dollars they will lose in the absence of advertising in the audience? Of course, the very Apple. In this case, the corporation plans to profit from the sale of subscriptions to the new service. Thus, Apple will act as a kind of advertising intermediary between viewers and large companies.

All this unwittingly suggest the imminent release of iTV. Of course, Apple could promote your product with the prefix Apple TV, but it is unlikely this is the level at which it plans to get out. Such a service would be a great addition to many other exclusive features TV from Cupertino.

However, if you still go down to the ground, then you may run TV service for Apple TV now looks like the most optimal. Prefix costs only $ 99, which allows the company to expand customer base in no time. With a TV for two or three thousand dollars will make it much more difficult because the target audience will be reduced tenfold.

Apple is close to an agreement with one of the telecom companies. Its essence is to enable IT-giant broadcast cable TV through Apple TV. The first step on the way to conquer a new market.

It is possible that the company will introduce a new service in the autumn of this year. No matter how much will go to the talks – the last agreement about iRadio were made ​​a few days before his presentation at WWDC.

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Judging by the size of the panels, we are talking about the Apple TV , which is popularly called iTV. Earlier it was reported that as a major supplier of TV panels in Cupertino deliver Sharp , but this time decided to join it and LG Display.

You can not say that the intervention LG surprise – the company already produces displays for some laptops and tablets Apple iPad. However, with the manufacturer of a sufficient number of personnel and equipment for the production of such panels is still questionable, writes 9to5Mac. In any case, if the iTV will be incredibly popular, Sharp can not cope alone.

Will this be enough for 65 inches of such a device? It is. I’m sure, for those who prefer a huge TVs with screen sizes greater than two meters, Apple will come up with a special solution. Of course, this will necessarily affect their value.

But if you have prepared a few thousand dollars, and intend to buy iTV this fall, is forced to disappoint you. According to Digitimes, produce 4K displays for Apple may now only a few. Other companies have used all their capacities to fulfill previous orders. Therefore, an innovative TV can wait no earlier than one year.

Chances are, at the moment tech giant intends to smoothly enter the TV market with the Apple TV. Apple has long talks with media giants opportunity to broadcast cable television through its console. There is reason to believe that many of them will satisfy the request of the corporation for a fee.

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