New Apple TV Will Reportedly Feature Wii-like Motion Sensitive Remote Control

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Posted August 29, 2015 at 5:16pm by iClarified

We've already heard many rumors about the next-generation Apple TV, which Apple is set to announce at its September 9 event, but today, new information about the device's newly-designed remote control has surfaced. In addition to the remote's physical buttons, touchpad, and microphone for Siri, the remote will also reportedly be motion sensitive.

One thing that hasn’t been talked about yet is the fact that the new remote will be motion sensitive, likely including several axis’ worth of sensors that put its control on par with a Nintendo Wii remote.

A remote with motion sensors would add some interesting functionally to the device. For instance, Apple could enable developers to target casual gamers with this new input. The remote's motion sensors could also serve as new way to navigate the Apple TV.

The new Apple TV will feature an A8 processor, larger on-board storage, and a revamped operating system that enables developers to build Apps for the device. Unfortunately, it does not appear that Apple will announce its TV streaming service for the Apple TV at the September 9 event.

Sources say that while the Apple TV has faced many delays, the experience will "blow away" the current smart TV interfaces we've seen on the market today.

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gamerscul9870 - September 7, 2015 at 10:49pm

Try jailbreaking it to work like Apple TV 4. Good luck.

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Mang Domeng - August 30, 2015 at 6:04am

I think home kit will also be included in it. It will be not just a tv hub but can also do other stuff where you can connect and manage all of your smart appliances.

gamerscul9870 - August 30, 2015 at 9:31am

I bet Siri will be in it and involved with home kit.

Willam - August 30, 2015 at 12:55am

Will it read videos via USB port?

gamerscul9870 - August 30, 2015 at 3:41am

Not really.

me2 - August 29, 2015 at 11:12pm

doesn't really matter I won't buy it until it is actually jailbrken I have 4 apple tv 2 all jailbroken I am happy for what I have

Snicklefritz - August 29, 2015 at 7:59pm

Could it be possible that Apple might be having some sort of App Store connectivity and therefore being able to play mobile games on your Apple TV

gamerscul9870 - August 29, 2015 at 10:16pm

It definitely will.

Focus - August 29, 2015 at 7:01pm

Get fire stick instead of apple. Way better resolution, speed, very good wifi connection. Also install remote control apps on iOS. Much better result and less then half price.

gamerscul9870 - August 29, 2015 at 10:14pm

1. Apple TV will get anything better than Amazon. Think of it like the iPad and kindle. 2. Amazon is only ahead because the Apple TV hasn't been updated since 2011. 3. The 2nd one may load less, not have much remote control, and may not have games, but it has jailbreak.

Volume Control - August 29, 2015 at 5:36pm

Just give us bluddy volume control!!! You want to implement all these useless features and leave out the ability to control the volume - i really dont undesrtand sometimes.

gamerscul9870 - August 29, 2015 at 10:15pm

What difference does it make? Wouldn't Apple TV be on level with any other sound played on the tv like a DVD player? I have a not to make sure different volume levels on mine stay even and quiet enough, but why need volume on app,e TV?

JollySonX - August 31, 2015 at 12:30am

Volume on an atv would help when airplaying a video that is either 2 loud or 2 quite. Also the only thing I have Hooked up to my TVs is my atv3s and they are connected to sound bars, so to be able to use my phone as a remote to control both movie and sound would mean I never lose my remote again ( the atv remote is small and so is my sound bar remotes )

The iDevice Pro - August 29, 2015 at 5:21pm

...but will it get a jailbreak so we can install Kodi?... :/