Apple survey prelude to Apple TV revamp? [CNET News]
Rumors about Apple products are a dime a dozen, but there sure are some interesting ones circulating about the Apple TV set-top. Apple recently surveyed buyers of the Apple TV, and the survey questions have created speculation about Apple's plans for the next generation of broadband video on television. Apple's survey asked about the types of video that Apple TV users viewed using the device and what suggestions they might have for the future of the device.
According to this article, Apple has treated the Apple TV as a "hobby" - just another platform for iTunes video content. And while Apple says the product will maintain its hobby status, there are several features that might be integrated into a future version of the device. Streaming video is one possibility that would put the Apple TV on even footing with Netflix's streaming services on the Roku set-top and Xbox 360. The ability to access video portals other than iTunes - like YouTube and Hulu - is another feature that users have suggested. And this article raises the possibility that Apple might integrate the tru2way platform into the Apple TV, allowing users to access their cable provider's interactive content.
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