Apple has as expected a new version of its Apple TV announced. The device features a new user interface and 1080p video playback. Probably there is a new chip built in.
Apple has the device, unveiled during a private event where the iPad 3 is announced. The new Apple TV alongside a new interface, support for iCloud: Apple’s cloud-based stored content can be played via the Apple TV. It seems the new interface is inspired on that of other iOS devices. Apple rolls out this also for the older versions of the Apple TV.
Because there is now support for video in 1080p resolution, users can now also videos in full hd to download from iTunes. Anyone content has bought in the multimediawinkel can free the same material to re-download in 1080p resolution. In addition, users can purchase a subscription to Netflix, a streamingvideodienst, and this directly from iTunes to pay. Probably the service only for Americans available.
About the hardware, there was nothing published, but because there is for 1080p material is supported, it is likely that Apple’s built-in chip of greater power equipped with: rumors talked about Apple’s own A5 chip.
According to Apple, is the device on march 16, released for a price of $ 99. This is the new Apple TV for the same price as its predecessor. About a European release and price was not immediately disclosed.
The announcement of the new Apple TV does not come as a surprise. There were already rumors out that the manufacturer of a new version would launch, after the serial number of the device was found. In addition, would Apple have for some time have been doing to remaining stock of the Apple TV to wear off.
