Apple TV

Apple TV: Everything you need to know

Everything you need to know about Apple's Apple TV set top box, including movie and

The 3rd generation Apple TV launched in March of 2012 and supports 1080p video. Thanks to a recent software update, it also now supported Bluetooth keyboards. Other than that, it's very similar to the 2nd Generation Apple TV, which launched in September of 2010 and supported only 720p video.

The tiny box packs a wallop, however, with easy HDMI connectivity for your living room LCD or Plasma HD TV, and super simple, rent-only access to the iTunes Store, streaming-only access to your home iTunes library, and Internet access to podcasts, YouTube, Netflix, and other "channels" including news and sports like MLB. With AirPlay you can also stream media and mirror the screen right from your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad!

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Apple TV 2.1 With iPhone iTunes Remote + MobileMe Galleries Now Live!

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Jul 10, 2008 a 12:26 pm

Saw this one coming, didn't you? Apple's new App Store Remote app (FREE!) lets you control iTunes or Apple TV, and .Mac Galleries are now MobileMe Galleries, so that means Apple TV needs an update to.

Could Apple's servers get any busier today? (And how 'bout ours! Yowzers!) Just fire up your Apple TV, go to Settings, General, Software Updates, and let it rip!

My Apple TV updated this morning, and Chad's already thrown his old cable box out the window. Are you updating yet?

iPhone Apps: iTunes Remote Control Free from Apple?

By Rene Ritchie, Sunday, Jun 29, 2008 a 7:55 am

iPhone 2.0 and its App Store are almost upon us, and while deep-delving every new SDK/firmware beta has revealed many a gem before, this time it's the Read Me file from the new, developer-only, iTunes 7.7 beta that's giving up the goodness:

Also use the new Remote application for iPhone or iPod touch to control iTunes playback from anywhere in your home -- a free download from the App Store.

YES!

iPhone 2.0: iTunes iController?

By Rene Ritchie, Sunday, Apr 27, 2008 a 8:22 am

One of the features I most want for the iPhone is the ability to use it as a Wi-Fi remote for iTunes (and related services like Front Row or the Apple TV). Sitting back, multi-touch flicking through lists of content, finding something interesting, tapping, and -- boom -- having it "just work" on my TV or Mac would be Jobsian perfection.

Well, if TUAW's latest rumor pans out, Apple may be about to deliver, well... not exactly that, but something just as cool:

There are 4 comments. Add yours.

Kaleem Mahesar says:

Feb 15, 2013 at 12:42 am - 3 months ago

it was my dream to watch apple tv with my bros and cousins

PassOutPete says:

Mar 13, 2013 at 12:13 pm - 2 months ago

A5 chip in AppleTV! Wow, just wow! My mid-2012 AppleTV is fast and reliable as it is. Why would it need anymore power than that??? (the billion dollar question)