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Apple TV Falls Ill with Content-Wiping Disease

It seems that the Apple TV is suffering from a data-wiping bug as well, with Apple issuing the 3.0.1 Software Update for set-top-box owners who recently updated to version 3.0 of the Apple TV software. The company behind the Mac operating system acknowledged the issue soon after rolling out its newest Apple TV update...

9 November 2009
03:14 GMT

Apple Talks iTunes LP and iTunes Extras on the Apple TV

As revealed in the changelog for Apple TV 3.0 software, you can now buy select movies and albums with iTunes Extras and iTunes LP directly on your Apple TV. The company developing these entertainment products has posted an extensive document explaining the particularities of the new additions. Posted on October 30, ...

30 October 2009
11:25 GMT

Apple Updates iPhone Remote App to Version 1.3.2 - Free Download

The Apple-developed Remote application for iPhone and iPod touch has been updated to version 1.3.2, adding support for Apple TV 3.0, while fixing compatibility with the latest version of iTunes. Remote lets users control music playback and volume, build and update Genius playlists, edit iTunes playlists, and more, an...

30 October 2009
10:59 GMT

Apple TV 3.0 Changes - Picture Gallery

iWorld-focused website iLounge has posted a gallery of photos on Flickr showing off the changes delivered by Apple with its new software update for Apple TV owners. Mostly focusing on UI changes, the gallery also includes imagery showing Genius, HD YouTube playback, Internet radio, iPhone/iPod touch Remote control, a...

30 October 2009
06:18 GMT

Updating iTunes Extras, LP Content for Your Apple TV

Apple has revealed that iTunes 9.0.2 and Apple TV software 3.0 now allow users to play iTunes Extras and iTunes LP content on their Apple TV. According to the Cupertino-based Mac maker, new versions of previously purchased iTunes Extras and iTunes LP content will be added to the customers' download queue. Users ...

30 October 2009
05:29 GMT

Download New Apple TV 3.0 Software Update Now

Reported yesterday, changes undergone by the iTunes Store terms and conditions referenced an “Apple TV 3.0 Software Update,” with Softpedia noting that Apple was likely to issue the new software as early as this week. As expected, Apple has indeed launched the new software, introducing a redesigned main m...

30 October 2009
03:53 GMT

Apple Confirms Apple TV Software Update 3.0

In a routine move of updating the Terms and Conditions for users of its iTunes Store, Apple has indirectly confirmed that a certain Apple TV Software Update 3.0 is pending. Apple last updated the software on its set-top-box back in June, when the company added remote app directional control, Flickr integration, and m...

29 October 2009
11:50 GMT

Apple Discontinues One Apple TV, Pushes Another

Apple has reportedly dropped the price for the 160GB version of the Apple TV to $229 (previously $329). Often touted by Apple as a “hobby,” the Apple TV never really took off, but now, it may have a second chance, CNet News reports. The publication points out to existing evidence ahead of the price cut t...

14 September 2009
10:48 GMT

No Cable for Apple TV, Says Apple Exec

Via a research note by Caris & Company comes word that Apple TV as a cable set-top-box is a no-no. The company’s analysts met with Apple Executive Peter Oppenheimer on Tuesday and discussed a number of subjects, including the fact that a cable set-top-box “doesn’t fit Apple’s business.” ...

9 September 2009
10:09 GMT

A Mac Mini with Blu-ray May Be the Next Apple TV

Could it be possible that Apple is preparing to equip the Mac mini with a Blu-ray optical drive and turn it into the ideal media center? At least one person thinks so and the idea may not be so crazy, if you think about it. The Apple TV and the Mac mini share quite a few similarities, and Apple could do without one ...

11 August 2009
05:45 GMT

Apple Adds Gestures to Apple TV, iPhone Remote App

Apple TV 2.4 and Remote 1.3 are two updates that now provide a new way for users to control the wireless media hub through multi-touch input on the iPhone’s touch-sceen. Apple details the updates on its Support section (for Apple TV 2.4) and on iTunes (for Remote 1.3). According to AppleInsider, users can now ...

25 June 2009
02:51 GMT

Boxee Lands on iPhone as Remote App - Free Download

The folks at boxee are proud to announce a free remote application for using the boxee entertainment solution on the Apple TV via iPhone or iPod touch. The app is aimed at those who've misplaced / lost / damaged or simply don't like the Apple Remote that ships with every new Apple TV and iMac.According to t...

16 March 2009
07:45 GMT

Apple Updates Remote App to Complement iTunes 8.1

In light of the iTunes 8.1 update, Apple has released a new version of its Remote application for iPhone and iPod touch. The free-to-download app provides compatibility with the latest version of iTunes, as well as a number of bug fixes. From the iTunes App Store, the app's description goes as follows: Be a mo...

12 March 2009
10:52 GMT

Boxee Hack Not Affected by Apple TV 2.3.1

Despite the appearance of having been wiped from the Apple TV's hard drive, Boxee software and data remains intact on Apple TVs after installing the 2.3.1 update, according to a report. Upon installing the update, users initially reported that the Boxee hack went missing.“Boxee does run on the updated 2.3....

26 February 2009
05:48 GMT

Apple Posts Changes with Apple TV 2.3.1 Software Update

Apple has updated the Support piece listing the contents of every 2.x Apple TV software update released so far to include information on the changes available with the latest Apple TV software. According to Apple, the Apple TV 2.3.1 update includes but one addition, yet “it is always a good idea to make sure yo...

26 February 2009
03:53 GMT

Apple TV Software Update 2.3.1 Out

Apple has released a new update for Apple TV owners, updating the system's software to version 2.3.1. Documentation is not yet available for the update. However, according to those who've updated their Apple TV's software, third-party hacks such as boxee (unsurprisingly) go missing after installing the...

25 February 2009
03:19 GMT

Apple TV Software Update 2.3 Available

Apple has released Software Update 2.3 for all users of its home entertainment device, the Apple TV. The new firmware version disables compatibility with non-Apple software, an aspect Boxee users might want to take into consideration before installing the new version. The company, of course, stresses that “It i...

20 November 2008
02:34 GMT

Mitsubishi's LaserVue Should Make Great Friends with Apple TV

With NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX, all bringing their HD content to the iTunes Store, what else could possibly sound better than Apple's set-top-box hooked up to Mitsubishi's laser-enabled flat TV set?Mitsubishi, as some of you may know, announced earlier this year a revolutionary TV set, called LaserVue. As its n...

30 October 2008
10:16 GMT

Rumor – Networked HDTVs in the Works at Apple

Mahalo chief Jason Calacanis claims he knows “first-hand” that Apple is actively working on a networked television, an HDTV. Don't get ahead of us, it's not an upgrade to the Apple TV – it's better, much better!CNET's Nate Lanxon claims that Jason Calacanis “confirmed&rdquo...

14 October 2008
08:29 GMT

iSkysoft Updates Apple TV Video Converter for Mac

iSkysoft Apple TV Video Converter for Mac is a powerful video conversion utility for users of an Apple TV and Mac. The software allows one to convert regular video formats to Apple TV video and Apple TV audio such as AVI to Apple TV or MPEG to Apple TV.iSkysoft Apple TV Video Converter for Mac also provides a series ...

6 October 2008
13:41 GMT

Apple TV Software Update 2.2 Available

Apple has updated the software of its set-top box and “hobby,” the Apple TV. Version 2.2 of the Apple TV software brings both new features (addressing the changes occurring with iTunes) and security fixes. The update is only available through the Apple TV's software update mechanism.The security enha...

3 October 2008
05:02 GMT

Apple's 'Brick' Continues to Build Up Hype

More and more Mac-driven mouths are beginning to talk of an Apple TV – Mac mini hybrid product, sitting on the launch pad over at Apple. The “Brick,” as it is mostly referred to, would boast home theater capabilities to sell, but would also need to pack serious computing capabilities, some believe.A...

2 October 2008
05:52 GMT

Apple TV 3.0 in the Scope, Says Virtutech Founder

Peter S. Magnusson, founder of Virtutech (provider of virtualized software development solutions), claims he has reasons to believe Apple will unveil Apple TV 3.0 at its iPod-event in San Francisco today. Blu-ray support, Time Capsule functionality, keyboard support, as well as support for iPhone and iPod touch (as r...

9 September 2008
04:50 GMT

Apple TV 2.1 Update; iPhone Configuration Web Utility 1.0

Apple fans and users of the company's products will probably get very little sleep tonight with all these impressive updates floating around, including the iPhone software 2.0, the App Store, MobileMe and more. Most recently, Apple issued a certain iPhone configuration utility, as well as version 2.1 of the Appl...

10 July 2008
11:08 GMT

XtremeMac Acquired by Imation

On Monday, Imation Corp announced its acquisition of Xtreme Accessories LLC, also known as XtremeMac. XtremeMac is responsible for some of the most stylish iPod and iPhone accessories, and has generated approximately $25 million of revenue in 2007.Imation, the world's biggest provider of removable data storage p...

1 July 2008
17:26 GMT

Happy Father's Day, Dad! 'Yeah! An Apple TV!'

Some may know, while others may not, that June 15 is Father's Day. If you were among the quick-acting folks when Apple announced discounts for photo books to give your mother as a present, why not shop at Apple this time around too? Dad would just love an Apple TV. In fact, anyone would.Apple's website does...

21 May 2008
03:35 GMT

Rumor: New Apple TV Using Multitouch Keyboard

Here's one rumor we should have definitely covered earlier. Macenstien is reporting that "Apple's hobby," the company's set-top-box also known as the Apple TV, is getting new features and a multitouch Apple keyboard. With all these multitouch and gaming rumors flying around, what "shouldn't" we ex...

19 May 2008
04:25 GMT

Apple Patent Hints at Motion-Sensing, Apple TV Gaming

In November 2006, Apple filed a patent hinting at a gaming console. A particularly interesting aspect about it was a three-dimensional remote control system that could detect an absolute location to which a remote control was pointing in three orthogonal axes (x, y and z-axis), much like Nintendo's Wii Remote. T...

9 May 2008
03:56 GMT

Apple TV Firmware 2.0.2 Available

In typical Apple manner, the Cupertino-based corporation has issued an update for its Apple TV userbase without saying a word about it. Apple TV version 2.0.2 seemingly just contains what Macworld calls a "collection of unenumerated bug-fixes to Apple's set-top box."Apple's latest update for Apple TV owners...

15 April 2008
08:59 GMT

Blockbuster to Launch Apple TV Rival

Blockbuster, movie rental giant, is taking a blow (and certainly not a bow) at Apple's digital media receiver, the Apple TV. The company is planning to introduce a set-top device similar to Apple's in the near future. It will compete with the Apple TV directly, as Movielink has developed a strong partnershi...

14 April 2008
08:53 GMT

Germany, Hit TV Shows Are Now Available on iTunes for You!

Apple has given the green light to Germany for downloading hit television programming via its iTunes Store. From Germany's top networks, such as ProSieben, Sat.1, ZDF Enterprises, Brainpool or US broadcasters ABC Studios and MTV Networks, you'll be able to get anything your Deutsch heart can desire, as far ...

2 April 2008
17:51 GMT

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 not...

29 March 2008
09:30 GMT

It's Either DVR for Apple TV or Blu-ray for Macs

American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu sees Apple's "hobby," the Apple TV, as a future multi-billion dollar business. Why? It's simple really. DVR. According to the analyst, the implementation of digital video recording features into the Apple TV could bring over a billion dollars annually."We estimat...

17 March 2008
06:57 GMT

Airfoil 3.1 - Apple TV Support; Sync Audio to Video

Airfoil allows its user to send any audio to one or more AirPort Express units in sync and to other local Macs! As Rogue Amoeba puts it: "It's your audio - everywhere." Need any more clues? If you've already used Airfoil 3 (updated just over a month ago), you're good to go with this free trial of Airfo...

22 February 2008
10:53 GMT

HandBrake 0.9.2 Adds iPhone Anamorphic Video

Everyone owning an iPhone, iPod or Apple TV, will probably want to extract DVDs into those respective formats one day and HandBrake is the tool to use in these circumstances. The Leopard-only app has been updated to 0.9.2 adding iPhone Anamorphic video, multi-track audio on Apple devices, Elgato .eyetv file support a...

20 February 2008
03:10 GMT

UK iTunes Users to Buy BBC Shows

A recent Reuters report reveals that British BBC viewers will be able to download a selection of programs straight from Apple's digital store iTunes, as the two companies have struck a deal. The agreement was announced on Tuesday by the public broadcaster's commercial arm, according to Yahoo News.Programs l...

19 February 2008
09:45 GMT

Apple TV Owners Finally Get Their 'Take 2' Update

The much awaited Take 2 update for Apple TV has been quietly made available by Apple the other day, as a free download for owners of its digital media receiver. You can update your system software right now and enable yourself to browse, purchase, and rent content via the iTunes Store, while the much-rumored rental o...

13 February 2008
05:08 GMT

Apple TV Rival Launched. ARCHOS TV+ (250GB, Wi-Fi)

And I thought the Apple TV was the missing link between the TV, PC, Internet, camera and so on. Not only is Archos' TV+ worthy of its price ($349 for the fully-packed high-end 250GB model), but also looks and sounds like serious competition for Apple's entertainment center. Just have a look at the ad if you...

11 February 2008
05:30 GMT

Widgets Patent Filled for Apple TV!

The Apple TV has a lot of potential, no doubt about it. Apple is probably sad for not fully exploiting it earlier and that's probably why this Apple TV Patent filling has surfaced, hinting at the possibility of widgets with the digital media receiver. The aim is associating Dashboard-like widgets with various ki...

8 February 2008
06:35 GMT

Skype Plugin for Apple TV Now Available!

It was just 10 days ago that 19-year-old developer Brandon Holland announced that he was able to get Skype up and running on the Apple TV. It didn't exactly come as breaking, for two reasons:1. because Skype for a handheld would have been more attractive, and 2. because the story lacked visual proof. Proof that ...

4 February 2008
05:37 GMT

Apple Rolls out AppleTV Take 2 Guided Tour

If you're the proud owner of an AppleTV (although I'm not sure "proud" is the appropriate term to describe your current state of mind), you should know that, instead of speeding up the release of your free update, Apple has posted a guided (video) tour of AppleTV software version 2.0. Cheer up now, it'...

1 February 2008
10:25 GMT

Apple TV, Take 2 + iTunes Movie Rentals: The Next Big Hit in Digital Downloads

As expected, the Macworld Expo has brought about some huge surprises for the fans of all things Apple, whether we're talking about the damn sexy MacBook Air, the latest updates available for the iPod Touch or the new software for the iPhone. However, one of the most important announcements (even more important t...

16 January 2008
02:41 GMT

Apple TV Sees Mediocre Sales

A year ago, when Apple introduced the Apple TV, many expected it to be the herald of a revolution in the way that customers enjoy video content. Since then, the device has come to be regarded as little more than an experiment, with even Apple themselves calling it a hobby. Despite its lack of success, the problem wi...

12 December 2007
16:48 GMT

New Mac Models on Their Way?

There is definitely an increased amount of interest in possible upcoming products from Apple, Leopard nears its release date. However, while products such as a new Apple TV and the 'MacBook nano' are very plausible, other rumors that have begun to surface about a 'Mac nano' are not as likely.A ne...

8 October 2007
08:33 GMT

Not Apple TV - Your Personal Web-Based TV

Since Apple TV was officially released, the Cupertino-based company recorded considerable sales. But some of the users who are not already the owners of the device also want to use the product or at least to test it. Well, they now have this chance because Paul Yanez recently created Not Apple TV, an interesting Flas...

29 August 2007
08:52 GMT

Apple TV Killer Being Prepared

Of all Apple products released over the past few years, none stand out like the Apple TV. The little media box is noteworthy not only because of its potential, but also because of its lack of adoption with the masses. Interestingly enough, despite Apple considering the Apple TV more of a hobby than anything else, ot...

13 August 2007
07:47 GMT

YouTube on Apple TV and iPhone

Apple has opened the YouTube door, in a big way. Not only is YouTube content now readily available in your living room via the Apple TV update, but Apple has also announced that a new application will be available on the iPhone.Apple TV users can now download the free software update from Apple using the built-in so...

21 June 2007
06:28 GMT

Apple TV Tear-Down Shows Very Slim Profits

Recently, Steve Jobs referred to the Apple TV as a 'hobby.' Apple is not known for taking random leaps with random product, quite the opposite and while Apple TV is definitely not a typical Apple product, it is definitely not a random product either. The little box has great potential and it is clear that A...

7 June 2007
09:36 GMT

Apple adds Apple TV converter to iTunes 7.2

Apple introduced the Apple TV as a relatively static box that would stream content bought from iTunes directly to your TV. While the device was certainly capable of more, it required jumping through several hoops and often using third party applications. Now, it looks like Apple is coming to terms with the fact that...

4 June 2007
09:13 GMT

Apple TV to Display YouTube

Apple's CEO Steve Jobs made an interesting announcement that will surely attract more customers to their recently released device, Apple TV. According to the Apple official, the device will soon integrate YouTube into their system, allowing users to view clips and YouTube videos with ease. The entire procedure i...

31 May 2007
10:53 GMT


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