As well as stated next-generation Apple TV has had one step nearer to reality after 9to5Mac discovered what's thought to become the brand new product s codename, J33.

The reference to the device in�the latest iOS 5.1 developer beta�confirms that a�new Apple TV is definitely planned.�Code names are, obviously, not the ultimate names provided to Apple items, but it's a substantial development nonetheless, since it usually signifies the method is near release.�However, it doesn t reveal precisely what stage of development it's at.

The brand new firmware has brought to whispers of the dual-mode apple ipad 2, here is the reference to J33, that was initially spotted by ih8sn0w.

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Within the biography compiled by Walter Isaacson, Jobs revealed his need to build a built-in tv that effortlessly synced wonderful your products with iCloud which, given Apple s�focus on cloud services, could manifest as the following Apple TV.

Apple has began the rollout of cloud-related services�like iTunes match�to Apple TV customers, stoking speculation about the potential of a brand new device.