Apple confirms the redemption PrimeSense without saying that this is the iTV

After weeks of rumors About iTv, Apple made official the purchase of Israeli company that developed the technology of Kinect. We buy occasionally small technology companies without explaining our projects. It is in these terms that Kristin Huguet, a spokeswoman for Apple, confirmed the purchase of Israeli company PrimeSense, whose reputation rests on his collaboration in the Kinect technology to Microsoft.

However, the American and Israeli press provides the details of this transaction which was announced several weeks Calcalist. According to the Israeli newspaper Globes and AllThingsD website, Apple would have paid about $ 350 million for this "small technology company" specializes in 3D sensors.

As the amount of the transaction, Apple does not say his intentions in this operation. And, as noted AllThingD, technology can be integrated into many existing or future products. 

One could indeed to appear in an iPhone or iPad, but many hope it is a step forward in projects that are slow to appear as television. This sea serpent will he finally reveal through the acquisition of PrimeSense?

The Apple iTV Speaks For Itself

The iTV (so named before the hour) in 2013 and could get a second wind to Cupertino if one believes a survey. For several years, Apple would develop prototypes HDTV. But recently, the company led by Tim Cook intensify developments. Several prototypes are currently being tested and in partnership with Foxconn Sharp one hand and on the other hand. The Japanese company is indeed approached to provide slabs iTV. The project would therefore no longer in its infancy with a test phase which has intensified. According to a note from Morgan Stanely advance that the results of a survey of 1,568 Americans, iTV could achieve even greater success than the iPhone or iPad. Thus, among those surveyed, 47% said they were "extremely" or "very" interested in purchasing a iTV against 23% for the purchase of an iPhone and 21% for the iPad. Finally, more than one in 10 people surveyed (11% exactly) expressed extremely interested. Just the United States, a stamped HDTV Apple could sell 13 million units.

In recent years, Apple has filed a number of patents relating to the use of voice command for an HDTV and 3D displays. Finally, when asked about a possible iTV by NBC, Tim Cook has remained rather terse: "It is a very important area of ​​interest. I can not say more."

The Rumor Of The Apple iTV Is Back Action

Commotion of battle in the world of television. After the revolution in mobility, Apple may soon introduce TV obviously connected.It should not more than the rumor that Apple's stock has returned to growth after a period of decline. After the publication of the WSJ article, the price rose 2.18% to close at 541.39 dollars. Still, this value is much lower than in September, which exceeded $ 700. Neither the iPhone 5 or iPad Mini have improved the situation. The iTV Will she leave the title?

First published on December 12 at 12:00. The Apple iTV  in preparation Sharp and Foxconn, The iTV, Apple iTV signed, is a sea snake that could soon head out of the water. It is revealed that the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which is based on two employees indiscretions Asian suppliers who work for apple. According to these sources, this project talked about for years is being tested. It would be a large format model developed in partnership with Sharp. It could be assembled in factories Hon Hai Precision Industry, which is better known under the name Foxconn. Informants as the WSJ reported that television is being tested in subcontractor factories in Asia.

This is precisely what makes wince. In fact, Apple did not routinely perform such tests outside the walls of Cupertino to keep the secret as long as possible.

The  Apple iTV goes beyond the hobby

On this issue, Apple has never denied that he would commit one day on this type of project. Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, recently spoke in explaining that the project had gone beyond the hobby. « his is a very sensitive area of ​​interest, but I can not say more,» he told NBC News. Indiscretions revealed by the WSJ go in the same direction as the prognostic Pipper Jaffray Gene Munster. In February, the analyst announced the launch of Apple iTV for the end of 2012. According to sources, he said that Apple iTV could be controlled by Siri voice. In addition, Apple could become a new player in the broadcasting of sports events according to the Daily Mail claims. A few weeks CES, the return of this rumor could become a major topic of conversation in the aisles of Las Vegas.