Apple announced a special promotion for customers set-top box Apple TV, reports on Tuesday Appadvice. Beginning this week, and up to 30 September inclusive, anyone who buys "apple" set-top box, get map iTunes Gift Cards nominal value of 25 dollars. Money can be spent on the purchase of music, movies, games and apps from online stores Apple.Promotion is valid for online store Apple Online Store in the United States and Europe.
Prior to this, Apple had just handed out gift cards to customers Apple TV - in February this year. Then sources wrote that the action associated with the preparation of the fourth generation model.
In January, there were reports that Apple has actively promoted the development of set-top box Apple TV 4G and is preparing to announce a new product. Also mention the gadget was found in the firmware iOS 7. rumored device interface will be redesigned in the style of iOS, and the console itself will combine the functions of a router AirPort Express, to support game controllers, and it will have its own app store, which third-party developers will be able to fill a variety of games. However, recent rumors suggest that the device will come to market before next year: Apple has not yet managed to reach an agreement with the American cable operators.
"Engineers Apple, working on Apple TV, reported that management does not expect to launch a new version of set-top boxes this year. According to a source close to the company, the announcement of the fourth generation Apple TV to be held next year, "- writes MacRumors. According to insiders, the release of the updated device is delayed due to delay completion of the transaction between the media company Comcast and Time Warner Cable - the second-largest cable operator in the United States. By signing the agreement with the latter, Apple wants to open access to users Apple TV 4G to hundreds of TV channels.
Apple TV 4G should get a more powerful processor and its own app store, which will including games. Also, the device will support wireless controllers.