As part of its 2012 iPad event, Apple introduced a new version of its Apple TV set-top box that supports 1080p full HD video. It also supports streaming movies from iCloud, the company's online storage service that debuted last year. Here's the full story of Apple's latest foray into the living room.
Jun 20, 2013
For HBO and Apple, a long process to partner on TV
HBO built the Apple TV app in-house for the first time ever
Dec 7, 2012
Tim Cook says that 'TV has been left behind,' Brian Williams follows up with Josh
The reclusive CEO talks about Apple, Foxconn, and television
Apr 12, 2012
$399 iPad 2 and new Apple TV have a dual-core 32nm Apple A5 that could save battery
Remember when Apple told us that the latest Apple TV has a single-core processor? That's not one hundred percent correct... according to a Chipworks teardown, the new APL2498 version of the Apple A5 chip is actually a dual-core design, and it's built on a smaller 32nm process that might help save battery life.
Mar 19, 2012
Apple TV teardown reveals second antenna, single-core A5 processor
The third generation of the Apple TV is identical on the outside and nearly functionally identical with its predecessor — the only change being the addition of 1080p. That doesn't meant that it's the same on the inside, however, as iFixit's traditional teardown has revealed a few small details changed and an overall refinement of the internals
Mar 7, 2012
Apple TV version 5.0 update hands-on: new interface, new features
Apple released version 5.0 of the Apple TV software today, and we tested it out.
Mar 7, 2012
Apple offering previously purchased iTunes movies and TV shows at 1080p
Along with the new interface and new software update for the Apple TV, Apple has told us that it has another little bonus for iTunes users. With the update to 1080p support on the 3rd-generation Apple TV, video content from iTunes is also getting upgraded. That includes any movies you've previously purchased -- so you can redownload the full 1080p version in iTunes or stream the 1080p version on the newest Apple TV.
Mar 7, 2012
New Apple TV interface now available on 2nd-generation models
We all expected most of the new interface and features on Apple announced for the new generation of the Apple TV to find their way down the previous generation, and just as with iOS 5.1 for the iPad and the iPhone, Apple isn't wasting any time. We hear that the update should be available today, bringing the new interface, movie re-downloading, and direct Netflix signup to current models. Of course, that won't mean that current models will be able to display 1080p content.
Mar 7, 2012
Apple TV now allows direct Netflix streaming sign-ups and payment through iTunes accounts
If you just can't bear to operate outside Apple's ecosystem, Netflix just announced that it is now more tightly integrated with Apple TV. Users can sign up for Netflix streaming service directly through their Apple TV and pay with an existing iTunes account.
Mar 7, 2012
New Apple TV interface hands-on video
Apple unveiled a new version of the Apple TV today. It costs $99 and supports 1080p video, but the big change is that the interface has been completely overhauled. We just got some quick time with the new Apple TV interface outputting in 1080p video.
Mar 7, 2012
iTunes in the Cloud now supports movies, but HBO deal keeps some studios out
Tim Cook has just announced that iTunes in the Cloud is set to receive support for movies from the iTunes store.
Mar 6, 2012
Sources: Apple TV update, iPad 3 for Verizon and AT&T LTE launching tomorrow, no quad-core SoC
An Apple TV, a new iPad... and maybe more?
Mar 2, 2012
Apple TV stock shortages appear, sources say new model imminent
A new Apple TV seems to be on the horizon
Feb 22, 2012
Apple TV stock low, UK retailer PC World halts customer orders
If you're interested in buying Apple's $99 Apple TV media streamer, your options are getting more limited -- a handful of major electronics retailers across the US and UK have it out of stock, with no sign of when it might be available.
