Rumour: iPhone 5, Apple TV coming soon
The iPhone 4 launched some time ago, the iPhone 3GS has just been re-launched, so when is iPhone 5 coming out? And is Apple going to launch a brand new product range, something that the company has never offered before? Yes, Apple TV — not just the media player but a full-fledged television with screen — is reportedly in the works. All that and more, in our Apple gadget rumour round-up.
iPhone 5
If the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 don’t quite cut it for you, maybe you’re looking forward to the iPhone 5 — and have duly started saving money for the same. As it stands, you don’t have too long to wait — the iPhone 5 is coming out this fall. The next-gen Apple iPhone is reportedly expected to use the same dual-core A5 processor currently featured on the iPad 2 and there’s speculation surrounding its revamped camera, expected to be 8MP with dual-LED flash. It will have support for Apple’s iOS 5 and iCloud services, too.
And according to an analyst interviewed by Apple Insider, Apple’s iPhone 5’s production is expected to begin “in mid to late August and ramp aggressively.” The earliest launch date of the iPhone 5 is speculated to be in September or later. By Diwali, we think you should be able to buy the upcoming iPhone 5.
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Apple TV
Right now, the Apple TV is a media streaming box which can stream content off your Mac, iTunes, iOS device, etc. But, if rumours are to be believed, Apple is contemplating a full-blown TV launch some time in the near future — that’s right, a TV with a screen and everything, the whole nine yards.
According to an unverified report quoting a former Apple executive, the upcoming Apple “Smart TV” will bundle the existing Apple TV box plus iTunes inside an HDTV. While a rumour for such a product from Apple have existed for years, it’s gaining unprecedented mileage this time around. If true, the expected Internet-connected Apple Smart TV will retail upwards of US $2,000 and is rumoured to launch only next year.
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