Steve Jobs speaks: iTunes Extras and iTunes LP coming to Apple TV
When upgrading to the new iOS powered Apple TV, you may have noticed that iTunes Extras and iTunes LP were missing. These features were included with the old Apple TV, so imagine the disappointment when veteran Apple TV users were stripped of them. Conor Winders of Redwind Software was one such user and emailed Steve Jobs himself regarding it.
The question:
I've been a massive fan of the original Apple TV since it launched, in fact I have 2 of my own and have bought a fair few as gifts over the years. So as soon as the new Apple TV was released I bought one. Overall it's a fantastic update for me as I always stream from my Mac mini anyway. But here's the kicker - Where are iTunes Extras and iTunes LP gone? I've purposely been buying content with those features just for my Apple TVs. And now the features are unusable on my new box?! Is there an update coming to fix this?
Steve's one word reply:
Coming.
Sent from my iPhone.
This is exciting for Apple TV users and also a good sign for iPad users. We here at TiPb were surprised to learn that the iPad did not include support for iTunes Extras and iTunes LP. Being able to experience these features in your hands would be fantastic. Since Apple TV is now running iOS, it only makes sense to include iTunes Extras and iTunes LP on the iPad as well.
Any Apple TV users out there excited for the return of iTunes Extras and iTunes LP?
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4.2 firmware?
Ummmmm .... What exactly do these two features do?
Does steve answer like 20 emails per minute or something?
Haha That's What She Said! Lol I had to say it.
that's what he said bout the white iPhone 4.. "for the holidays" bull!!!
Once again, I request that discussed features also be defined for the readers. Many of us don't know what iTunes Extras of LP are, just as I didn't know what the heck a tethered versus untethered jailbreak was until a very recent post in which it was once again mentioned, but finally defined.
iTunes LP is for certain CDs, that are labeled so, purchase on iTunes that have liner notes, videos, commentary and various other info about the cd and the behind the scenes. iTunes extras are for movies that basically contain all the special features you would get with the DVD version.
Sorry! Here's the description from Apple
When you purchase an album with iTunes LP, you receive the songs from the album, plus special features such as lyrics, photos, videos, credits, and more. When you buy a film with iTunes Extras, you'll receive the featured movie and chapter selection along with special features such as movie stills, deleted scenes, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage.
Thanks, Alex. Good to know.
I will try to remember to do a search for iTunes Extras, later, because I love that stuff. It is one reason I often choose discs over downloads.
West,
I know a good example of a new movie is toy story 3, it had a lot of extras on it.
Thanks for the definitions!