13 February 2012 10:30 GMT / By Hunter Skipworth
The long-rumoured new Apple TV may have made an appearance in iOS 5.1 code. Hidden within the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system are lines of code that refer to a device called Apple TV 3,1 and J33.
According to 9to5mac.com, Apple TVs have stopped shipping out to stores, indicating a possible hardware update due to be pushed out. The iOS5 code doest offer a lot in terms of details, but rumours point to Bluetooth 4.0, as with the iPhone 4S, being embedded in the device. We also expect to see an A6 processor sat inside the Apple TV update, so that 1080p video playback is possible.
iOS is becoming a bit of a treasure trove for new Apple product details. References made to the possible iPad 3 were also recently discovered within iOS 5.
We don't have much more on the next generation Apple TV, unfortunately. A software change is possible, as is a hardware redsign. Only those inside the big A will know, but we are definitely excited.
Like to see an Apple TV update? Let us know in the comments below...
Apple, Apple TV, Televisions, iOS, iOS 5



Apple iPad (3rd generation) Is it really resolutionary?
Nokia: Youths are fed up with iPhone, baffled by Android EXCLUSIVE: We offer something different
Best new iPad apps to show off the Retina Display UPDATED: How to best test your hardware
Which smartphone has the best camera? Top mobiles put through their paces
Samsung and Apple looking at new waterproof smartphone tech CES 2012: Nano-technology
Is Facebook about to buy Opera to create own Facebook browser? EXCLUSIVE: Pocket-lint source tells us "yes"
Which smartphone is best for the sun? Screens for the Summer
Jony Ive: Next Apple product is our most important and best work yet Better than iPod, iPad and iPhone?
Batman Nokia Lumia 900: Limited edition phone heading to UK Who are you? I'm Batman
Dragon's Dogma Adventure time
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Roger likes a Tango at 12 o'clock
Canon EOS 5D MK III It's a hat-trick
Porsche 911 Carrera (991) 2012 pictures and hands-on WANT
Robert Moog Google doodle best yet, even better than Les Paul Synthesizer synthesiser
Microsoft Office coming to iPad and Android tablets this November A change of heart?
APP OF THE DAY: Mini Motor review (Android, iPhone and iPad) Top-down. Top app.
Toshiba AT300: The quad-core 10.1-inch ICS Android tablet UPDATE: Pricing unveiled
Sega serves up Virtua Tennis Challenge on the iPad and iPhone Smash-ing
Free Wi-Fi? Then give us your dog poo Dirt cheap
APP OF THE DAY: Wyse PocketCloud Remote (Android) Work on your PC from anywhere in the world
Olympus OM-D E-M5 review
The compact system camera to beat all others?
Nokia Lumia 900 review
Is big beautiful?
HTC One V review
V for victory?
Huawei Ascend G300 review
Big bang for your hundred quid
FIFA 12: UEFA Euro 2012 review
Lacks polish, if not the Polish
Asus Transformer Pad TF300T review
Transforms your money in to a great tablet
Nikon Coolpix P510 review
Does the P510 zoom beyond expectations?
Fujifilm X-Pro1 review
Like a Leica
Volkswagen Beetle Design 1.2TSi DSG review
The bug is back. Again.
BlackBerry Curve 9320 review
A BB for beginners?
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR review
Can Fujifilm’s latest put the ‘super’ in superzoom?
HP Envy 14 Spectre review
The Ultrabook that isn't an Ultrabook
The Walking Dead: The Game review
Fleshed out zombie bonanza
Sony Cyber-shot HX200V review
Superzoom master keeps the bar high