After being slightly disappointed by the lack of update for the Apple TV in October, hope is in the air again. Apple recently revamped their website bringing the Apple TV into a full product section rather than residing in its previous subcategory in the iPod section. What this means is that Apple is graduating this device…but to what, we have yet to find out.
Luckily for us, there are rumors!*
The most popular rumored Apple TV redesign is the addition of a game or app store. We’re unclear as to how intensive the app store will be, but signs look good with the company recently streamlining the development of Apple TV apps.
In addition, it’s rumored that Game Center will be integrated with your current iOS devices while also allowing you to use those existing devices as game controllers. Many people believe that these will use a similar configuration as the MFi controllers that were released earlier in the year.
Additional rumors for the Apple TV are talks of integrating the AirPort Express into the device. This would eliminate connectivity problems with the Apple TV and simplify the home experience significantly. Last but not least, there are rumors of a built-in TV tuner component for the Apple TV.
This would allow users to control their existing stations using an overlaid Apple interface. Overall, it sounds like Apple is ready to revamp the Apple TV into the main face of your TV, rather than being just another great addition.
*Rumor disclaimer: We don’t know anything before you do, so speculating on any new devices is just that — speculation. We’ll let you know as soon as something new is announced so you can come in and grab it!