“The next-generation Apple TV, the one we first revealed as Apple TV 3,1 with the J33 codename, will include Bluetooth 4.0 technology,” Mark Gurman reports for 9to5Mac.
“Bluetooth 4.0 (the chip in the next AppleTV is called BCM4330 by Broadcom) ‘provides the highest level of integration for a mobile and handheld wireless system’ according to its manufacturer, Broadcom,” Gurman reports. “The chip packs in integrated IEEE 802.11 a/b/g and single-stream 802.11 n (MAC/baseband/radio), Bluetooth 4.0+HS, and FM radio receiver and transmitter. The chip is also consumes very little power and is able to do so with its ‘advanced design techniques.’ The Bluetooth 4.0 protocol guarantees peripherals can be ultra-low power as well.”
“Instead of taking 6 seconds to pair like current Bluetooth implementations, Bluetooth 4.0 takes 6 milliseconds – or almost instantly,” Gurman reports. “Imagine a Siri-powered Apple TV box that includes a Bluetooth remote with a built-in noise-canceling microphone to take Siri commands.”
Read more in the full article here.
[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Dan K.” for the heads up.]
Siri?
Yes, Sir.
Turn off the TV and lets go outside.
OK.
I like this comment on two levels.
For the instantaneously o replying and action that Siri will do and sometimes all this technology is awesome…but we need to ditch it to enjoy the basic properties of life….sunlight!
Also, in my head, Siri sounded so sad to hear this command.
+1
Much more likely than an Apple television, IMO. And if the ATV is being advanced, it’s even more evidence that Apple won’t release a TV. They’d be 2 products in the same space.
http://themacadvocate.com/2011/08/30/im-going-to-give-this-apple-hdtv-thing-one-more-shot/
Sounds great, now when can i buy one!??? 🙂
The “microphone” will be an iPhone ?
Makes me regret blowing $99 on apple TV last month. I don’t have a lot of discretionary income to waste. I upgraded to IPhone 4S because my Iphone 3 was left in the dust. Didn’t want to be obselete with old software as I was with Iphone 1. My Mini won’t take Lion. I love the way Apple is rolling out the technology but my practical side says wait for new product ant tolerate the old for a while longer If I listened to my practical voice I would never buy anything.