New Apple TV, iPods to debut today, won't ship immediately - report
Via its official Twitter account, Australian MacWorld revealed Wednesday the alleged product code for the Apple TV refresh set to be introduced. It is claimed that the code is USA MC572 LL/A, but the product is not yet shipping.
A source also told the publication that "it doesn't look like anything will be shipping immediately." That person also indicated that a fourth-generation iPod touch is "definitely coming."
On Tuesday, AppleInsider first reported that the new, smaller iPod nano will not ship immediately either. The new device will be built around a 1.7-inch display, and will retain the 30-pin iPod dock connector.
Reports have indicated that Apple is set to introduce its new Apple TV, perhaps, running the iOS operating system, at today's event. Bloomberg reported Tuesday that the new set top box will ship with the ability to stream instant content available from Netflix.
Apple has also allegedly brokered deals with major networks Fox and ABC, which will allow 99-cent rentals of TV episodes through iTunes.
In April, Australian Macworld correctly stated that Apple would release new MacBook Pros. In May, it revealed a part number it believed would be tied to a MacBook Air refresh, but instead turned out to be an updated MacBook.
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I expect them to be available, at least online, on the 8th though.
... Apple has also allegedly brokered deals with major networks Fox and ABC, which will allow 99-cent rentals of TV episodes through iTunes....
For the life of me I cannot figure out why this little nugget keeps getting repeated again and again as though it was actually something good.
99 cent TV show rentals my be cheaper than what they offer now, but it's still a horrendous deal. Anyone who avails themselves of the opportunity (unless it's some kind of dire emergency) is a fool.
If the new iOS based Apple TV only runs existing iOS apps (extremely unlikely), it could ship immediately. If, like the iPad, it requires a new SKD, we're more likely to see the pre-release SDK released today and the device shipping in a few months, after developers get their apps together.
Just like the iPad announcement/release.
I don't get the Netflix tie in. Doesn't that ruin the iTunes movie rental model? Or maybe Apple is buying Netflix? Either way it doesn't yet make sense to me.
If the new iOS based Apple TV only runs existing iOS apps (extremely unlikely), it could ship immediately. If, like the iPad, it requires a new SKD, we're more likely to see the pre-release SDK released today and the device shipping in a few months, after developers get their apps together.
Just like the iPad announcement/release.
and will apps run native on my 1080p TV or run at 720p, or iPad's 1024x768?
i'm not a programmer - does the SDK currently allow scalable graphics or just support the three existing iOS resolutions used?