Shelly Palmer

Apple’s rumored set-top box said to include cloud DVR, interface similar to iPad, social features

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The report that we commented on Thursday, about Apple’s vision for a set-top box that took the place of your cable box, has been expanded on with a new article today in the Wall Street Journal. Additional details include that Apple wants it to include cloud-based DVR functionality and that its interface will resemble the iPad’s. The features that are said to be included are summed up in four basic new details: Apple wants users of the box to be able to watch any show at any time via the Internet. This would allow them to begin watching shows even after they had begun airing. This would require some significant tweaks to existing digital rights. Read the full story at The Next Web.