Based on information received from a source, Cult of Mac has reported that the individual, who wishes to remain anonymous, has claimed to have seen a prototype of the Apple HD Television.
In terms of size, the much anticipated HDTV apparently resembles that of Apple’s current LED-backlit Cinema Display monitor but is “much larger”.
The Apple TV can make FaceTime calls using the built-in iSight camera with facial recognition and the ability to zoom in on a subject’s face and follow him or her around the room. This also means that the subject isn’t required to sit directly in front of the camera and can chat while moving around.
Calls are also apparently initiated by Siri, the virtual assistant, which the source claims Apple used to make the call on the television. In addition, the TV uses AirPlay which enables the streaming of music and movies from an iPad, iPhone or Mac.
Because the product seen was in prototype form it is likely that the details above could be incorrect and are merely experiments in the early stages of development. We will just have to wait and see.
Based on the information provided, a mock-up of what the Apple HDTV could look like was created by Dan Draper of Dan Draper Design that includes, a front view, side view and wall-mounted side view.
As far as a launch date goes, that still remains unknown, however back in December 2011, Apple analyst Gene Munster commented only that the Apple TV was likely to be launched in 2012.
