14 DAY TRIAL // Ever since the Apple TV came out, people have been equally excited about the device and about the possible improvements it might see in the future. The modding community for the Apple TV is very strong and many improvements have been made. However, it looks like Apple is finally taking notice and starting to officially implement some of the more popular mods.
During the AllThingsD talks with Steve Jobs, the Apple CEO apparently let slip that there will be an Apple TV update in mid-June that will allow users to enjoy YouTube content without having to actually make any modifications to their box.
Beginning in mid-June, Apple TV will wirelessly stream videos directly from YouTube and play them on a user's widescreen TV. Using Apple TV's elegant interface and simple Apple Remote, viewers can easily browse, find and watch free videos from YouTube in the comfort of their living room.
"This is the first time users can easily browse, find and watch YouTube videos right from their living room couch, and it's really, really fun," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO, in the press release. "YouTube is a worldwide sensation, and Apple TV is bringing it directly from the Internet onto the widescreen TV in your living room."
Thousands of the most current and popular YouTube videos will be available on Apple TV at launch in mid-June, with YouTube adding thousands more each week until the full YouTube catalog is available this fall. With Apple TV's stunning interface and simple Apple Remote, users can easily navigate through YouTube's familiar video browsing categories or search for specific videos. YouTube members can also log-in to their YouTube accounts on Apple TV to view and save their favorite videos.
This update will be interesting, because of the difficulties involved. Browsing and searching through all the videos on YouTube using only an Apple Remote sounds like a daunting task, but if anyone can pull it off, it's Apple.