Apple Television Set to Include Motion Sensing Control and Touchscreen Remote?

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while apple not expected reveal long-rumored television set product has been subject of increasing rumors @ today's worldwide developers conference keynote, topeka capital markets analyst brian white has published new research note addressing of expectations device based on recent visit taiwan computex trade show , visit supply chain companies in several markets.

white believes apple television set adopt several methods of interaction, including motion detection technology, perhaps similar found in microsoft's kinect offerings. suggests television still include remote control, arrive ipad-like touchscreen device.

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regarding apple tv, data points during our trip indicate company use special type of motion detection technology on future full blown apple tv expect unveiled within next couple of quarters, rather touch technology. also, our contacts indicate unique remote control touch panel form factor looks similar ipad used control device. bezel expected plastic composition, rather aluminum unibody exterior surrounds macbook air.

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white makes no mention of siri voice control, many observers expect apple make use of voice recognition , natural language processing algorithms make easy users control television viewing experiences.

finally, new report white outlines continued belief apple preparing launch smaller "ipad mini", both product , next-generation iphone reportedly lining simultaneous launch in september of year.

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i think current apple tv remote excellent. touchscreen remote not needed in opinion.

 

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