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Apple rumored to show off iTV operating system at WWDC

By Simon Sage, Wednesday, May 30, 2012 a 11:32 am

We've been hearing an awful lot about Apple making their own TV set lately, and we may get a glance at the operating system that will be powering it next week at the Worldwide Developer Conference. Details are scarce, but apparently the iTV OS will include a control out API for accessory manufacturers and other third parties, which could quickly turn an Apple-made television into the connected hub for your home.

Apple rumored to be in talks to acquire high end HDTV manufacturer Loewe [Updated: Nope]

By chrisoldroyd, Sunday, May 13, 2012 a 3:32 am

Apple is rumored to be in talks to acquire high end German HDTV manufacturer Loewe. The news comes from an anonymous source who claims that Apple has offered 87.3 million euros (around $112 million dollars).

Foxconn supposedly preparing to manufacture Apple television set [Updated]

By Simon Sage, Friday, May 11, 2012 a 2:33 pm

Foxconn chiarman Terry Gou was recently quoted as saying that the manufacturing giant is making preparations for an Apple TV set, which included buying a significant stake in Sharp for access to LCD displays.

French designer claims he is working on revolutionary new Apple product

By chrisoldroyd, Friday, Apr 13, 2012 a 10:48 am

French Designer Philippe Starck claims that he has been working on a revolutionary new product with Apple and it will be unveiled in around eight months time. The comments were made to French newspaper Le Figaro and France-Info radio.

Samsung isn't worried about an Apple iTV, even though they probably should be

By Simon Sage, Tuesday, Feb 14, 2012 a 1:33 pm

At a recent trade show, Samsung product manager Chris Moseley commented on the recent rumours swirling about an Apple-made TV.

"We've not seen what they've done but what we can say is that they don't have 10,000 people in R&D in the vision category. They don't have the best scaling engine in the world and they don't have world renowned picture quality that has been awarded more than anyone else."

UK broadcaster ITV warns Apple over using its name for a rumored Apple televison set [Updated]

By chrisoldroyd, Monday, Feb 13, 2012 a 5:14 am

There have been an increasing number of rumors flying around that Apple is set to launch its own television set later this year. The rumors also all seem to think that if Apple does follow this product route, this particular television set will be called the iTV.

Rogers, BCE reportedly in talks with Apple Inc. to become Canadian launch partners for Apple iTV

By Chris Parsons, Monday, Feb 6, 2012 a 11:52 pm

The rumors surrounding an Apple's iTV television don't seem to be slowing down, and now a report has come out suggesting that two of Canada's top telecommunications companies, Rogers and Bell, are in talks to provide content for the still-unannounced, unreleased device.

Best Buy online survey asks customers for feedback on a potential Apple HDTV

By chrisoldroyd, Monday, Feb 6, 2012 a 8:41 am

Best Buy is currently running an online survey asking for its customers views on a potential Apple HDTV. The survey suggests that the Apple TV could be available as a 42” 1080p LED Flat Panel set that will run iOS applications, stream movies and deliver other entertainment programs from the internet. The cost could be as much as $1499.00.

Apple TV set unlikely to happen in 2012 according to industry sources

By chrisoldroyd, Friday, Feb 3, 2012 a 2:36 am

According to a report by randomly accurate tech news site Digitimes, it appears highly unlikely that Apple will be releasing its rumored integrated Apple TV set in the second quarter of 2012.

Crazy rumor pegs Siri-powered Apple OLED iTV television set for spring release

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Jan 26, 2012 a 4:19 pm

Could Apple have an Siri-powered, OLED equipped iTV television set to debut this April or May? So a source within a "major electronics retailer" would have TechnoBuffalo believe.

Speaking on conditions of anonymity, the source said they’ve seen “gorgeous, very thin” pre-production versions of the set in person, and that they employ OLED panels at various sizes up to 42-inches.