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Hulu Plus quietly comes to Apple TV
If you're switching on your Apple TV this morning you might be in for a pleasant surprise — Hulu Plus has been added to the growing list of services Apple's "hobby" hooks in to.
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Second-generation Apple TV receives untethered jailbreak, courtesy of FireCore
This morning, iOS jailbreak tool Absinthe 2.0 was released, bringing support for the new iPad — now, just a few hours later, FireCore has released a new version of the Seas0nPass jailbreak tool for the second-generation Apple TV.
Time Warner Cable CEO: 'I'm not sure I know what Airplay is'
In an interview, Time Warner CEO Glenn A. Britt said that "I'm not sure I know what Airplay is," referring to Apple's technology that lets users send content from their iOS devices to an HDTV via the AppleTV set-top box.
Apple TV 5.0.1 update released, includes HD iTunes previews and bug fixes
Apple has released an update to its Apple TV software, bumping the version to 5.0.1 and supporting HD iTunes previews.
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Apple TV improved with NFS streaming and better playback by aTV Flash (black) update
aTV Flash (black), a software download for jailbroken Apple TVs, has been updated to version 1.5, adding improved performance and support for NFS streaming.
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.
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.
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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.
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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?
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Exclusive: Valve said to be working on 'Steam Box' gaming console with partners, could announce at GDC
Is Valve about to shake up the gaming industry?
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Apple TV stock shortages appear, sources say new model imminent
A new Apple TV seems to be on the horizon
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Apple streaming TV service rumored for holiday launch despite content deal hold-ups
A report from the New York Post alleges that Apple hopes to launch a streaming television service by the end of the year, despite gaining little traction in negotiations with content providers.
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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.
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AirParrot offers Mountain Lion-style AirPlay display mirroring, out now for $10
AirParrot is a new Mac app that lets you stream your computer's display right to your Apple TV over AirPlay, similar to the ability demonstrated by Apple in the forthcoming OS X Mountain Lion.
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Tim Cook on Apple TV: 'Apple doesn't do hobbies as a general rule'
Tim Cook is speaking at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference today, and he was pretty candid when asked about the living room and Apple TV: he said that the Apple TV is a "hobby" because the company knows the business isn't as big as the Mac or iOS devices, but that "Apple doesn't do hobbies as a general rule."
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UK's ITV denies warning Apple away from iTV name
An ITV spokesperson has denied rumors that the company's CEO Adam Crozier has written to Apple warning them away from the iTV name, as published in 'The Telegraph' this morning.
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Apple TV adds Genius movie and TV recommendations
In a silent update pushed out last week, Apple added a new section to the TV Show and Movies section of its Apple TV software: Genius. As with iTunes on the desktop or on iOS devices, it shows you content you might be interested in based on your current library.
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aTV Flash (black) 1.2 for Apple TV adds video zoom, enhanced subtitle support
FireCore has announced a 1.2 update to its aTV Flash (black) product for the Apple TV, incorporating a number of bug fixes and refinements, including new video zoom functionality and improved subtitle support.
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Pioneer N-50 and N-30 networked audio players bring AirPlay and DLNA into audiophile territory
Pioneer has released two new networked audio players under its Elite brand. The N-50 and N-30 offer AirPlay and DLNA streaming with audiophile sound quality.
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Jailbroken Apple TV can now run full-screen iPad apps
Yesterday, we heard that iOS hackers brought iOS apps to a jailbroken Apple TV, and now one of those hackers is posting a variety of photos on his Twitter feed of iPad apps running fullscreen at 720p.
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Apple TV 4.4.4 firmware gets untethered jailbreak, devs close to porting iOS apps
The Seas0nPass Apple TV jailbreak has been updated and will untether the device running 4.4.4, and developers have figured out a way to run actual iOS apps on the second generation set-top box.
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WSJ: Apple working on a TV, new interfaces, myriad content partnerships
The Wall Street Journal reports Apple is working on a television or update , which would stream content from television-service providers or media companies directly.
Apple TV receives 4.4.4 firmware update with bug fixes
Apple TV has been updated to software version 4.4.4, bring performance and stability improvements as well as a bug fix.
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Strategy Analytics: connected TV player sales doubled in 2011
A new study of 5,000 people across the US and Europe by Strategy Analytics found that sales of the internet-enabled set-top boxes more than doubled this year to approximately 12 million units worldwide.
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Apple TV gets purchased show streaming in UK, Canada, Australia (update: pulled?)
Apple TV owners in the UK, Canada, and Australia are reportedly joining US users with the ability to stream iTunes-purchased television programs.
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Next-gen Apple TV codename is J33, according to iOS 5.1 beta release
The next Apple TV's codename is J33, according to code discovered in the iOS 5.1 beta release.
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Apple TV and iPod prices cut at Amazon and Bestbuy.com
Best Buy's offering an uncommon Apple TV and iPod sale - all models except the iPod nano are currently on sale. Amazon is currently offering
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Apple deleting developer's iCloud libraries in advance of iTunes Match launch
Apple has alerted developers that all the music they've stored on iCloud will be deleted on November 12th at 10:00 AM PT, presumably in preparation for the launch of iTunes Match.
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Criterion Collection films come to iTunes, but without special features
Films from the Criterion Collection are now available to buy or rent, though they're not available in HD unless you use an iPad or Apple TV. Also
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iTunes Match appears on Apple TV, but only developers can use it
Apple's forthcoming iTunes Match music streaming service hasn't been released to the general public yet, but Apple is laying the groundwork for the launch.
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Apple TV gets another bugfix update in 4.4.2, requires clean start
Apple has released yet another bugfix update to the Apple TV.