Rumor has it that Apple’s next generation of iOS devices is slated to get a new processor: the A5. This processor would be approximately 4 times more powerful than the current A4 chip in iPhone 4. The processor would easily be capable of superior graphics, powering an iPad with a doubled resolution and even HD video with output through HDMI. The rumored A5 might just be the biggest new feature of the next iPad, iPhone and even AppleTV.

Ever wanted to use your iPad or iPhone on your big screen TV with an HDMI port? I know, dumb question. Who hasn’t wanted to do that? Soon, thanks to MiLi Power, you’ll be able to do just that with the MiLi HD. It’s an iDevice dock with speakers and, most notably, an HDMI port. It’s designed to make it easy for you to play videos, slideshows and more on your big screen with ease. And it can be yours soon for $99.99.

HDCP is a new form of copy protection introduced with the HDMI platform, it stands for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection. According to Jeff Carlson from TidBITS, movie rentals on the Apple TV require HDCP. This means if the TV/monitor you’re using your Apple TV with isn’t HDCP-compliant, you won’t be able to play rented movies. more »

More and more HDMI-equipped devices are appearing – and you’ll probably find that your brand new HDTV runs out of free HDMI ports quickly. Devices like Apple TVs, games consoles, satellite receivers and more are all becoming HDMI compliant because it provides the best quality in both audio and video; supporting Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, and 1080p.

XtremeMac, well-known for making iPod and Mac accessories, have introduced an HDMI switcher that is designed to fit with the Apple TV. The device sits nicely underneath or on top of an Apple TV, as it has the same white plastic and aluminium trim that the Apple TV has, as well as exactly the same footprint. It’s also incredibly thin for an HDMI switcher of this type, and looks great wherever it’s placed.

Included in the box is the HDMI switcher itself, and a 5-button remote control – which is used for switching between the four different sources. It’s a shame that you can’t have the box automatically switch between sources when a signal is detected, but systems that have this feature often don’t work too well. The bundled remote control is tiny, and also about the same size as the Apple remote – although this has a different design.

With the new Apple TV looking to be a big success this year, expect a whole new line of Apple TV accessories to go with it. One of the most useful accessories for your brand new high definition television is an HDMI switcher. This basically turns one HDMI port on your TV into four. These more »