Nick
Bilton over at the New York Times has quietly released what is either a mega-scoop or some sharp speculation
supported by original reporting.
We're
not sure which. But we're convinced:
Apple's
building a TV, and it will be powered by Siri.
Steve
Jobs' "I've finally cracked it" comment to Walter Isaacson, Bilton
says, was referring to the TV interface, not the actual TV set. Instead of
having a pile of remotes on our coffee tables, or an absurdly complicated
remote keyboard like the one Google uses with Google TV, we'll just tell Siri
what you want to watch. And Siri will play it.
Per
Bilton:
- Apple has been working on its TV solution since 2007
- A year ago, a source of Bilton's said a TV was a "guaranteed product" for Apple, because "Steve thinks the industry is totally broken."
- Barclays estimates that TVs could quickly be a $19 billion business for Apple, assuming the company only captures 5% of the market
- To roll out a TV, Apple has to wait until the price of 42-inch displays falls further
- Bilton thinks we'll see the TV in late 2012 or early 2013
Based
on our mixed experience with Siri so far, we'd be surprised if "she"
was the only interface with Apple's iTV, as we're assuming it will be called.
Business Insider's gadget god, Steve Kovach, says iPhones and iPads will also
likely be usable as remotes. That will be handy in case you can't get Siri to
understand what you want. ... or if you just feel ridiculous talking to your
TV.
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