Signs point to potential new Apple TV soon


Gigaom points out some interesting info from shipping manifests. Apparently Apple has been receiving shipments for set-top boxes from suppliers. Either Apple is simply stocking up on existing units a product launch could be in the works.

- On August 25th, Apple received a shipment described as "Set Top Box with Communication Function" from BYD Precision Manufacture in Shenzhen, China.

- On August 18th, Apple received another shipment, again from BYD, described as "Set Top Boxes."

- And on August 11th, Apple received its first shipment from BYD of "Set Top Box with Communication Function.
Timing of course suggests there may be an update announced at next week's media event.