'Apple Events' channel for Apple TV goes live ahead of iPad event
In preparation of its special media event on Thursday, Apple has activated the "Apple Events" Apple TV channel that will carry a live stream of today's proceedings, expected to include the debut of new hardware and software.
As seen in the picture above, the new Apple TV events channel is back, complete with the six-color Apple logo first seen on invitations sent out to press outlets last week. The page itself notes compatibility with high-definition televisions and includes a timer counting down to the event's start time at 10 a.m. Pacific.
Apple announced the live stream late last week, noting the "Apple Events" channel is compatible with second- or third-generation Apple TVs running Apple TV software 6.2 or later. Alternatively, those interested can visit Apple's live stream via Safari on both Macs and iOS devices.
At the Thursday event, Apple is widely expected to unveil new iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display models with minor design tweaks, buffed internals and Touch ID. The company likely leaked its own unannounced product in a screenshot sample for the "iPad User Guide for iOS 8" manual published to the iBookstore on Wednesday.
Alongside new iPads, the next-generation OS X Yosemite operating system is expected to see public release, fulfilling Apple's promise of advanced iOS-to-Mac interoperability via so-called Continuity features. The OS is also getting a fresh coat of paint with added translucency and a substantially "flat" user interface.
Apple's iOS 8.1 maintenance update is also anticipated as the latest It is thought that the upcoming iOS update will activate Apple Pay for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus handsets, as Apple said the feature would roll out sometime in October.
Other potential hardware announcements could include a 27-inch iMac with Retina display and possibly refreshed Mac mini models.
Along with Apple's webcast, AppleInsider will be providing live coverage of the event starting at 10 a.m. Pacific, 1 p.m. Eastern.
As seen in the picture above, the new Apple TV events channel is back, complete with the six-color Apple logo first seen on invitations sent out to press outlets last week. The page itself notes compatibility with high-definition televisions and includes a timer counting down to the event's start time at 10 a.m. Pacific.
Apple announced the live stream late last week, noting the "Apple Events" channel is compatible with second- or third-generation Apple TVs running Apple TV software 6.2 or later. Alternatively, those interested can visit Apple's live stream via Safari on both Macs and iOS devices.
At the Thursday event, Apple is widely expected to unveil new iPad Air and iPad mini with Retina display models with minor design tweaks, buffed internals and Touch ID. The company likely leaked its own unannounced product in a screenshot sample for the "iPad User Guide for iOS 8" manual published to the iBookstore on Wednesday.
Alongside new iPads, the next-generation OS X Yosemite operating system is expected to see public release, fulfilling Apple's promise of advanced iOS-to-Mac interoperability via so-called Continuity features. The OS is also getting a fresh coat of paint with added translucency and a substantially "flat" user interface.
Apple's iOS 8.1 maintenance update is also anticipated as the latest It is thought that the upcoming iOS update will activate Apple Pay for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus handsets, as Apple said the feature would roll out sometime in October.
Other potential hardware announcements could include a 27-inch iMac with Retina display and possibly refreshed Mac mini models.
Along with Apple's webcast, AppleInsider will be providing live coverage of the event starting at 10 a.m. Pacific, 1 p.m. Eastern.
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Last time (the iPhone-event) the streaming was really terrible!
The article says possible Mini update. Is that just based on how long it's been? I would like to see it updated, but not aware of any specific rumors.
With Apple anything could be possible.We shall see soon.
It's likely to push it to Haswell, perhaps with IrisPRO graphics. Current model is a little long in the tooth.
If they do upgrade it I would expect the OldBookPro to take it's final bow and be dropped, since it and the Mini share the same 2012 hardware.
It's likely to push it to Haswell, perhaps with IrisPRO graphics. Current model is a little long in the tooth.
If they do upgrade it I would expect the OldBookPro to take it's final bow and be dropped, since it and the Mini share the same 2012 hardware.
Yep, it definitely needs an update, but you never know with the mini, it's updates are less regular than the other boxes. Perhaps they want to ensure they keep a decent gap between it and the more powerful machines, and a new Retina iMac will give them enough breathing room for a good mini update.
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**insert joke about needing a Mandarin translator here**
My new prediction is that they are going to release a new Mac. You heard it here first. Don't hate just trying to improve my odds of being right...
True, but Haswell has been out for over a year now, and the other Macs will be going to Broadwell soon enough. Now feels right to stick some kind of new hardware inside. Just not sure if it'll be essentially the same as the 1.4GHz $1099 iMac and base MBA, or if they'll use the 4570R from the $1299 iMac.
I bet we see, like, a new iPad Air.
"No way!"
"Way!"
More quality reporting from the New Yuck Times, what would we do without their amazing tech hatchet jobs...er, "coverage".
I've actually met the guy in charge of that, I'll ask him next time I see him.
The Slimes are also running a story asking If consumers need expensive tablets. Real quality reporting. :no: