A more expensive Apple TV is reportedly coming your way

There have been countless rumours about the upcoming Apple TV. The latest report claims it’ll integrate motion control. And with all the added features that’ll supposedly be shipping with it, it comes as no surprise that it’ll be more expensive. According to sources of 9to5mac, the next set-top box from Apple will retail for around US$149 - $199 and it’ll come out in October. But there are also claims that the third-generation Apple TV will still be around so you can still spend less than $100 on that.

Source: 9to5Mac | Via: Engadget

Apple rumoured to be unveiling new Apple TV in September

It’s been two years since Apple refreshed its Apple TV device so now might be a good time for an upgrade. Recent reports have surfaced that the Cupertino-based tech giant plans to unveil a new version of its set-top box in September. The new Apple TV will reportedly have a slimmer chassis, “drastically improved” remote with touchpad input, Siri support, and a bump up for onboard storage. The gadget will even supposedly launch with its own App Store and software development kit. Apple declined to comment on these reports so we can only keep speculating about it at the moment.

Source: Buzzfeed | Via: Yahoo Finance

Google Slides gets AirPlay, Chromecast support for streaming presentations

Google is giving offices, particularly smaller companies and startups, a cheaper option to showing presentations. The Google Slides app now supports Chromecast and AirPlay, which means you can stream your presentations to a TV that has Apple TV or Chromecast attached to it. The Slides app also turns your device into a remote control so you can see your notes without it showing up on the TV and there are slide timers to help keep your presentation moving.

Source: ZDNet

Apple TV revealed as central control hub for HomeKit accessories

Updated on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 4:46PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

WWDC 2015's banner heralds "The Epicenter of Change," and while we can see various app-related icons and outlines (squircle for iOS, round for Watch), at the very centre is  what looks like the outline of an Apple TV.

New information suggests that a new version Apple TV which will serve as the central control hub for HomeKit, which is Apple's home automation, Internet of Things and smart devices play.  

The new Apple TV will reportedly have an app store and will employ the Siri voice assistant to offer users more control of Apple TV as well as many of the HomeKit connected devices that have recently been released. Proof that Apple TV will be the nervous system of HomeKit is derived from text on a support document on Apple's page.

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