In a previous post I made the case against an Apple iTV. Since then, a rumor has surfaced stating that Apple has delayed its iTV product until at least 2015 due to trouble negotiating TV rights. Despite repeated trouble securing content deals, it seems Apple refuses to throw in the towel. In this post I'll give my thoughts on why they keep trying despite repeated failures.
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