Foxconn chief confirms the 'Apple iTV': Report

New Delhi: Rumours about the television set from Apple have been floating for quite a long time, but now there seems to be some confirmation.

Foxconn, which manufactures the iPhone and iPad for Apple, reportedly, is making preparations for Apple's iTV. Terry Gou, Chairman, Foxconn, said, in an interview published by China Daily, that Foxconn is making preparations for iTV, the long-rumoured Apple's high-definition television. In addition, the report also sates that development or manufacturing has not yet begun.

If the report is to be believed, the Apple iTV features an aluminum construction, Siri, and FaceTime video calling.

If production has not begun, as mentioned by China Daily, it can be expected that the product won't hit the market this year.

But, on the other hand, we can not ignore that China Daily did not publish any direct quote, and it makes us speculate that there might be some misinterpretation. Gou might have meant that his company is making preparations to be ready if the Cupertino-based giant Apple wants to build a television set.

One thing is sure that Apple will neither want nor appreciate that details about such a major new product are divulged like this. Given the fact that Foxconn and Apple share good business relations, it is hard to believe that Terry Gou will purposefully leak such major details.

According to TechCrunch, "An Apple HDTV will likely use a very similar branding and design plan as the iMac with near-edgeless glass and aluminum frame. It would also hopefully have a similar I/O port design, allowing consumers the luxury of having all the ports located in one location."

The report published by China Daily also indicates that Foxconn is joining hands with Sharp to produce Apple's HDTV.

We are not commenting on the authenticity of the report, but we would like to hear something from Apple now.