Apple working on a TV set for 2012

The latest iteration of the longstanding rumor is that Apple will get in to the business of selling TVs by building a digital TV based on iOS. That s according to multiple Silicon Valley sources cited by Venture Beat. Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster told Venture Beat that he predicted Apple would produce a TV set by the end of 2012 or early 2013. 

Munster, who has long been trumpeting the possibility of an Apple-made TV set, first floated the notion in 2009 that Apple would take a bite out of the TV market in 2011 by introducing its first television. Munster wrote in June that Apple s recently announced iCloud infrastructure makes it all the more plausible.

The rumor mill gathered steam again earlier this week when the concept garnered a brief note in a Wall Street Journal report on the challenges faced by Tim Cook, the man named to replace Steve Jobs as Apple s CEO: An immediate challenge for Mr. Cook will be to advance Apple s plans in what is expected to be a key market for growth: digital video. Apple is working on new technology to deliver video to televisions, and has been discussing whether to try to launch a subscription TV service, according to people familiar with the matter.

An Apple job listing in February added fuel to the fire by advertising for someone to work on “new power management designs and technologies” for use on various Apple products, including a “TV.” One of the critical aspects is the idea of Apple offering a subscription service for content. The device would presumably replace and offer more content that the $99 Apple TV set-top box, which already offers access to several third-party apps, such as NBA, MLB, and Netflix.

Recent reports have also claimed that Apple was on the verge of unveiling such a subscription service for video content. However, competitors like Amazon have already beaten Apple to the punch with their own streaming services, though they offer a smaller catalog of content than what Apple could potentially provide.

Apple rival Google entered the TV space late last year with combination of set-top boxes and TV sets that include its Google TV software. Google s strategy has been to blend in with TV content provided through a cable operator and let users execute Web searches while watching programming.

US national kills 3 in Lahore

Lahore: An employee of US Consulate in Lahore killed three people in Lahore, trendpk.com reported on Thursday.

According to details, US national named Raymond David shot at 2 persons at Qartaba Chowk and hit another bike rider while driving rashly, in an attempt to to escape the scene. The motorcyclist Ubaidur Rehman was killed on the spot while other two injured – Faizan Haider and an unidentified person – succumbed to their injuries in the Services Hospital.

Police apprehended Steve David from Purani Anarkali and confiscated a pistol with bullets and three mobile phones from his possession. Police have taken Raymond’s car into custody and started investigation of the incident. The accused told the police that he opened fire on the deceased at Qartaba Chowk, Lahore in his defence as they tried to rob him.

SSP (security) Rana Faisal,while talking to trendpk.com, confirmed that the foreigner is a US citizen and the two deceased wanted to stop Raymond on gun point.

Taking serious notice of the incident, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif sought a comprehensive report from the authorities concerned.
US Embassy spokesman in Islamabad said that they are in contact with Pakistani government over the issue.

Some people want to live only in news headlines: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that some people only try to live in news headlines and they were ready to do every thing even to destabilize the country.Addressing at a inaugural ceremony of PIA workers housing scheme, the president said such people lives in news headline but we live in the hearts of common men due to our services adding that every worker of his party tries his best to continue Bhuttos and BBs mission.

President orders to regularize PIA’s daily wages workers

President Asif Ali Zardari has issued the order to regularize the daily wages workers of grade four of Pakistan Internal Air Line. Addressing at a inaugural ceremony of PIA workers housing scheme, President Asif Ali Zardari said that some people only try to live in news headlines and they were ready to do every thing even to destabilize the country.

The president further said that such people lives in news headline but we live in the hearts of common men due to our services adding that every worker of his party tries his best to continue Bhuttos and BBs mission adding we have to find out BBs’ killers.

Zulqarnain Haider Loses Another Lawyer

Pakistan’s former wicketkeeper batsman Zulkernain Haider is losing his legal team. He is in difficulties and the he himself is the reason of all problems. His lawyer Natasha Malik has also decided to left wicketkeeper alone and withdraws her services to Zulkernain. He is not ready to cooperate with legal team and he is also not disclosing the facts to the lawyer.

Ansar Burni associates also with draws their services to the wicket keeper. Zulkernain Haider had left Pakistan team before the match in Dubai against South Africa. According to information he is not cooperating with his lawyers. He wrote on his face book that he will open the name of players who take money for losing matches.

Natasha said that Zulkernain is adamant to numerous offers made by the Pakistan Cricket Board this is the main reason that she has decided to quit the case. Kamran Akmal, Danish Kanaria and Shoaib Malik are the other three cricketers who had failed to get clearance from PCB.

Pakistan team is in difficulties since their agent Mazher Majeed named Pakistani player and alleged them for helping him in spot fixing. Zulkernain also said that he received threats from unknown person and added that his family also has some threats and demanded full security to his family.

Swiss bank freezes the accounts of Wikileaks’ founder

In a latest setback to Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, the PostFinance bank of Switzerland has frozen his accounts.

The whistle-blowing website said the freeze includes a defence fund and personal assets worth 31,000 euros.

Wikileaks published hundreds of secret US diplomatic cables, angering the US government and triggering moves by several companies including PayPal and Amazon to end their services.

Meanwhile, a warrant for Mr Assange’s arrest has reached the UK authorities. Swedish prosecutors want to question Mr. Assange in connection with allegations of rape, which he denies.

He is believed to be hiding somewhere in south-east England. Once the police have located him, he would be expected to appear at a magistrate’s court within 24 hours, pending extradition to Sweden.

Preity Zinta appointed as brand ambassador for Himachal Pradesh

The lovely Preity Zinta, a Bollywood star, entrepreneur, cricket fan and now tourism Ambassador. Yes, that’s a new role that she has taken up and if you’re guess is Punjab, we assure you it isn’t. In fact, Preity will now be promoting the enchanting Himachal Pradesh.

She would be making it a point to promote Himachal’s slogan ‘Unforgettable Himachal’ and ‘A Destination for All Seasons and All Reasons’ – both domestically and internationally. It could be because Preity obviously has a soft spot for the destination as she did her schooling from Shimla.

The talks started a few months back when Preity was visiting the state for the IPL matches hosted by the Himachal Cricket Association. Tourism Director Arun Sharma offered her to represent the state and Preity said yes to the offer. The state is in the process of sending her a formal letter. She plans not to charge anything for her services as brand ambassador. Kudos PZ!

Interestingly, Abhishek’s last visit to the state revealed his willingness to be the Brand Ambassador but talks with Preity had come to quite an advance stage thus things with Jr. Bachchan didn’t really materialise. More so, Preity kind of is Himachali and has also featured in the state’s coffee table book – Har Ghar Kuchh Kehta Hai – brought out by the tourism department.

Lahore: sons of Habib Jalib at loggerheads, elder injures younger

The sons of revolutionary poet Habib Jalib have been reported to have fought with eachother in Lahore where the elder of the two brothers opened fire on his younger brother and injured him, trendpk.Com reported on Friday.

According to the daughter of Habib Jalib, Tahira, she was on her way back to home with her younger brother Yasir jalib when her elder brother along with his accomplices tried to kidnap her en route and upon resistance he opened fire on Yasir, hitting him on his leg. Yasir was shifted to the Services Hospital where he is reported to be out of danger. Tahira jalib appealed to the Chief Minister for security and help.

NRO review case: Govt seeks more time from SC

The Federal Government has asked the Supreme Court to grant more time in NRO review case.
It is maintained in the petition filed with the help of Advocate On Record Raja Abdul Gafoor that Government lawyer Azfar would not be available to follow the NRO review case, so the time is required to get the services of a new lawyer.
Hearing of NRO review case is scheduled to be started in the SC from October 13 and the Chief Justice has formed a 13-member bench for the purpose. Legal experts are of the view that the bench would take the decision on todays plea.

Knock Out postponed to avoid clash with Aakrosh

In Bollywood, these days it’s become quite common for filmmakers to use common sense and avoid a clash between two big films. Only recently, you had Karan Johar prepone the release of his home production We Are Family from Sept 10 to Sept 3 in order to avoid a clash with the eagerly awaited Salman Khan starrer Dabangg.

Now yet another clash has been averted between Sanjay Dutt starrer Knock Out and Ajay Devgn starrer Aakrosh. Both the above mentioned films were to release on Oct 1 but better sense prevailed among producers Sohail Maklai (of Knock Out) and Kumar Mangat (of Aakrosh) and eventually it has been decided that while Aakrosh will release as scheduled on Oct 1, Knock Out will come out on either Oct 8 or Oct 15.

Knock Out directed by Mani Shankar is an edge of the seat thriller starring Sanjay Dutt, Irrfan Khan and Kangna Ranaut while Aakrosh directed by Priyadarshan is a story about honour killing starring Ajay Devgn, Akshaye Khanna and Bipasha Basu in lead roles.

Considering that the lead actors of the two films Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn are also good friends, we are sure that taking such a mutually beneficial decision wouldn’t have been too hard for the makers of the respective films.

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