Apple TV Updated to V2.0.1. Adds Genres Category

Apple has quietly issued an update for Apple TV owners, probably fixing a few bugs aside the new Genres category (under My Movies), since the Cupertino-based company isn't making too big of a fuss about it. Not that they would in general.

At the time Apple TV 2.0.1 was made available, users didn't really notice any difference, as forums posts showed. Later Apple TV user posts revealed the existence of a Genres category under My Movies. Apple TV users can now browse content by type.

The Apple TV guided tour, available in all shapes and sizes, streaming and download, walks viewers through some of the basic changes and additional features soon to become available with the new software update. So if you're planning on purchasing the digital media receiver, we suggest you to check it out.

Version 2.0, aka "Apple TV Take 2," the latest big update from Apple, enables users to browse, purchase, and rent content via the iTunes Store. The much-rumored rental of HD movies (directly from the set-top box) is one of the included features. Movie rentals are priced as follows, according to the Cuperino-based manufacturer of consumer electronics: $2.99 for library titles ($3.99 in HD), $3.99 for new releases and $4.99 (only a dollar more) for HD titles with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.

You can hold on to a movie for 30 days. Once you start viewing though, the 24-hour countdown begins. Rental movies via the iTunes store expire within 24 hours of playback beginning.

The Apple TV allows you to browse, purchase, or rent content via the iTunes Store. Rent and purchase movies and music from the iTunes Store directly from the device, or download podcasts and stream photos live from .Mac and Flickr.

Be sure to update your Apple TV software every time an update is available. Actually, that goes for all Apple products. They tend to work better together if all of them are up to date.