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Rumor: Apple television expected in mid-2012, initial production slated for February

Apple didn’t do the “Inc.” and “lifestyle company” change for nothing. Per AppleInsider, commercial production of Apple’s anticipated television set is expected to begin in February at a Sharp plant in Japan, while competing HDTV makers are reportedly desperate to find out just what Apple plans to sell. Jefferies analyst Peter Misek said in a […]

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Rumor: Prior to passing, Steve Jobs left iTunes creator in charge of HDTV project

When Steve Jobs passed away, he put certain Apple employees in place to keep things going and make sure his final goals were realized. It looks like another has been discovered. According to Bloomberg, Jeff Robbin, an Apple vice president and engineer who helped create both iTunes and the iPod, is leading the company’s efforts […]

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Rumor: Apple creating HDTV prototypes for late 2012 launch

Prior to his passing away, Apple CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs stated that he wanted to capture the television market. This might be the first step towards that goal. Per AppleInsider, analyst Gene Munster with Piper Jaffray revealed in a note to investors on Monday that a source close to an Asian component supplier claimed […]

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Apple releases Apple TV 4.4.1 update, addresses iTunes library connection bugs

It’s the smaller updates that make a difference. Per AppleInsider, Apple has provided another minor update intended to fix bugs for its Apple TV set-top box. Apple TV software update version 4.4.1 is now available for download on the device. It can be obtained by navigating to “General,” then “Settings,” and choosing Update Software. According […]

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Rumor: Apple to enter HDTV market in March of 2012, offer three initial models

A few years ago, Apple announced it would add the word “Inc.” to its title and become more of a lifestyle company. Creating high-definition television sets sort of fits into that framework. Per AppleInsider, analyst Trip Chowdhry with Global Equities Research issued a note to investors on Sunday in which he shared his “converged view” […]