Apple TV special events channel launches hours ahead of 'iPhone 6' & 'iWatch' event
As Apple gears up for what at least one national news channel has called a "historic" announcement, the iPhone maker has re-added its own Special Events channel the Apple TV, providing interested consumers with another avenue for watching the event unfold live.
The channel is predictably sparse, given its single-purpose mission, providing a countdown to Tuesday's event as well as the ability to rewatch previous Apple keynotes. Its icon has been updated to match the stark Apple artwork that adorns the latest event-related materials.
Apple is widely expected to introduce at least one model of the next-generation iPhone — Â possibly two, with a 5.5-inch "phablet" device joining the 4.7-inch variant — Â alongside as the long-anticipated "iWatch" and a new iTunes-backed mobile payment system. The second-generation iPad Air has been rumored to make an appearance as well, though that has gone largely unsubstantiated.
In addition to second- and third-generation Apple TVs, interested parties can watch the live stream on Apple's website, where it has taken over top billing. Viewers will need Safari 5.1.10 or later on OS X 10.6.8 or later, or iOS 6.0 or later if watching from an iPhone or iPad.
AppleInsider will be on hand at the Flint Center in Cupertino and will bring live coverage of Tuesday's announcements.
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[quote name="lkrupp" url="/t/182160/apple-tv-special-events-channel-launches-hours-ahead-of-iphone-6-iwatch-event#post_2592271"]The Android troll army (sometimes referred to as Orcs) is massing somewhere near Cupertino. If you listen you can hear them sharpening their weapons, see their campfires, smell their stench. The battle for Middle Silicon Valley is approaching. The trolls have been busy getting their comments copied to their clipboards so they can drop identical posts in numerous threads. It’s the same old nonsense but they are Orcs after all. The minute Cook steps on stage they will attack. Tech websites everywhere will be set ablaze. Who will defend against them? Are you an Orc or an Elf? I feel more like an Ent. [/quote] Oh come on, we know from all the stats they are mostly under 13 years old ... no need to fear them, just throw candy. EDIT: Cheap candy of course .... :D
[quote name="lkrupp" url="/t/182160/apple-tv-special-events-channel-launches-hours-ahead-of-iphone-6-iwatch-event#post_2592271"]The Android troll army (sometimes referred to as Orcs) is massing somewhere near Cupertino. If you listen you can hear them sharpening their weapons, see their campfires, smell their stench. The battle for Middle Silicon Valley is approaching. The trolls have been busy getting their comments copied to their clipboards so they can drop identical posts in numerous threads. It’s the same old nonsense but they are Orcs after all. The minute Cook steps on stage they will attack. Tech websites everywhere will be set ablaze. Who will defend against them? Are you an Orc or an Elf? I feel more like an Ent. [/quote] And tech sites like the Verge will fan the flames because page views trump everything these days.