Although Tim Cook he said that Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), has a whole suite of great products coming out later this year, iTV- didn't seem to be among them, but that doesn't stop American analysts from speculating. They think that Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), is going to collaborate with mobile phone operators to sell this new TV, the collaboration consists in the fact that the operators will sell special subscriptions with internet included that will allow users to stream multimedia through iTunes Store.
We were told that carriers will be an important part of the go-to-market strategy for Apple's TV ambitions and subsidize the $1,500-$2,500 "iTV", offering customers a single bill that will include a wireless plan (ie, iPhone, iPad) , Internet connection services, an "iTV" plan and other services. As we have previously discussed, the 60-inch "iTV" (50-inch and 55-inch may also be available) is anticipated to come with one iPad-sized "mini iTV" with the option to add more "mini iTVs".
Separately from the sale, analysts believe that the TV will be controlled by a iRing, an accessory that will control the TV interface through gestures. Separately from iRing, Apple also implements the possibility to control the TV using voice commands, the Siri assistant being used for this functionality, which was quite logical. The interesting part is that we will be able to connect the remote control sold for Apple TV, a Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad or even a wireless Apple keyboard to the TV.
Motion detection technology will be used on the "iTV mothership" and the "iRing" will allow for improved control accuracy. For example, we believe the "iRing" will provide for more accurate control of channel surfing, content management and settings via motion detection, while also offering a more seamless gaming experience on Game Center. We were told that "iRing" will not be the only option available to control the "mothership iTV", as iOS devices (ie, iPhone, iPad) and Siri will provide alternatives for similar or different use cases. Clearly, there will be many different uses for "iTV" and similar to the various devices (ie, remote, Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, wireless keyboard, etc.) that are used to control an iMac, we believe it makes sense for consumers to have different options to control the "iTV"
Although all this information seems interesting, it must be taken into account that this iTV has been in the development process for more than 4-5 years and for now I have not seen any of its components, but only heard rumors. If Apple will launch a TV on the market, then we will probably see quite a few of its components before the product is available in stores, and this has not happened yet.
