Apple Said to Plan TV Box Amid Time Warner Cable Talks - Bloomberg

Small world; later in the article: "Apple has been working to streamline the process with the new Apple TV and has run into problems with Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) and DirecTV, the two largest pay-TV distributors, according to two people with knowledge of the matter."

"Apple is aiming to unveil the device by April and have it available for sale by the Christmas holidays, though the release date could change because the company is still in the process of securing new agreements with programming and distribution partners, said two people, who asked not to be identified because the plans are private.
The new device, which plugs into a television set, will have a faster processor than the previous version and an upgraded interface to make it easier for customers to navigate between TV shows, movies and other online content, one person said. An agreement with Time Warner Cable would mark the first such deal with a cable or satellite company."

Apple Said to Plan TV Box Amid Time Warner Cable Talks - Bloomberg