Apple TV Moves From 'Hobby' to Full-Fledged Product Line

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By Adario Strange2014-01-29 03:59:34 UTC

Following Apple CEO Tim Cook’s admission during Monday’s earnings call that the iPod line is in decline, the company's web store changed to reflect that sentiment by focusing on the Apple TV.

Previously, the Apple TV was listed under the iPod section, but the new menu divides it into its own section, making the digital media player a full-fledged product line. That means it's officially not longer just a "hobby," as the late Steve Jobs called it years ago.

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The section features categories for Apple TV accessories, refurbished versions of the device and a question-and-answer section.

Apple’s decision to give the Apple TV a dedicated spot on its website could hint at upcoming changes to the product, according to 9to5Mac .

According to the site’s sources, Apple has a new version of the Apple TV in the works, which will include a built-in TV tuner, offer features that focus more on gaming and may even add an 802.11ac wireless router.

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