Well Apple have officially released their latest update to the AppleTV dubbed “Take 2″. This update brings a heap of new features and an updated user interface. Of the new features we can expect movie rentals, and… my favourite, the ability to now use the AppleTV as an airtunes device from your Mac using iTunes (cool).
Of course, if your in Australia, you won’t get movie rentals, infact the AU Apple website doesn’t really show anything new at all. We don’t even have the guided tour:
WHEN Apple, WHEN will we get Movies and TV shows from iTunes, and rentals? sheesh!
The AppleTV hacker community is already buzzing with the new software update, with enthusiasts already cracking the update open to have a look inside at the new changes. Some of the questions floating around include “will my plugins still work?, what about my external hard disk?” etc.
I strongly advise that you do not update if you have “enhanced” your ATV with plugins and hacks until further notice, please keep your eyes peeled to www.awkwardtv.org
Well it’s done, and done properly. You know it was actually me that got Skype running on the AppleTV originally.
Well Brandon Holland has done the hard work and integrated it nicely into the AppleTV frontrow as a plugin. He’s also working on a really tidy Safari plugin
Steve’s Macworld 08 keynote is over, he’s announced a pile of stuff, but of most importance to the AppleTV lovers out there, is the release of a software update for AppleTV due in Feb. The interface looks new, the ATV will be able to buy or rent content directly from iTunes store without a computer. Standalone ATV?
With this news I expect to see some concerned ATV hackers. Will this new software update work on my hacked ATV, will it remove my hacks? Will I be able to re-hack the ATV once it’s upgraded? is this version 1.2? so many questions! I know I’m concerned!
On the bright side there will be DVD and HD (720p) with Dolby 5.1 movie playback/rentals. (highly unlikely we will see rentals in Australia, we cant even buy tv shows or movies through iTunes yet!)
I’ll be adding more information as I get it from macworld punters!
There’s been a lot of rumours (or should I say hope?) that Apple might release an updated Apple TV at Macworld 08 (as well as ultra portable laptops, new cinema displays, etc, etc).
Do you really think Apple will release an updated Apple TV? I dont.
If you haven’t checked it out already, head to www.kitchenmac.com and take a look. Not because it’s one of my sites, but because it’s different, bordering crazy! (apparently).
I installed a mac in my kitchen! it’s pretty cool, visitors love it. I hope to have some software reviews and even perhaps some recipes online in the future
Wow this is cool. I just found this with a but of Apple TV searching. You can use your iPhone or iPod touch (or any web browser device) as an Apple TV remote control! Why you would want to I do not know, but here’s the link anyway:
No this isn’t a post about Apple releasing updates to the Apple TV. It’s me asking you guys what you’ve been doing with your ATV lately!?
A lot of you have emailed me or posted questions and comments on the site regarding ATV.
Did you get your unit patched/hacked? Did you get that application running? Can you plug in a USB hard disk, or stream content from your other machines?
I hope that topic grabbed your attention, all I’m reading is “apple are going to release an ultra portable” and… “oooh did you hear that apple have put in a patent for….” and “OMG apple have placed a large order for new LED backlit 13.3″ screens from xyz in taiwan”.
Firstly, you can forget about an “ultra portable” if Apple are buying new LED backlit 13″ screens. I mean, c’mon, they’re just replacing the macbook screens right? Are the macbook screen’s LED backlit? or just the Macbook Pro? hrmmmmmm.
They might release a “more portable” Macbook Pro. Something in 13.3″ with the power/features of the big bad boy himself? I don’t know.
The secret is in energy saving, aesthetics and portability, we all know that. I love my MBP, I really do, but it chews through the power like there’s no tomorrow. I’d happily ditch the superdrive in the machine for double the power. (i do still only have the first MBP, the core duo i have no doubt that upgrading to a more recent model will give me more battery life). I won’t be upgrading anything with a baby on the way! Maybe I need to come up with a “buy me a new macbook” scheme. I’ll think of something! heh
Stop it with the crap rumors. All in good time my fellow fanboys!
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