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tuaw.com - 9/27/2008

Rumor: Is the Apple TV being replaced?

— tuaw.com — We just got an e-mail from an anonymous Apple reseller, stating that they received an e-mail from Apple with instructions to remove all Apple TV displays and literature and to destroy them (which I assume means throw away the literature, send back ... (more) Rumor: Is the Apple TV being replaced?

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support.apple.com - 10/3/2008

About the security content of Apple TV 2.2

— support.apple.com — Summary This document describes the security content of Apple TV 2.2. For the protection of our customers, Apple does not disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until a full investigation has occurred and any necessary patches or releases are ... (more) About the security content of Apple TV 2.2

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maclife.com - 9/30/2008

Another "Brick" in The Wall - Apple TV Rumor

— maclife.com — The ongoing "Brick" mystery expands to include the Apple TV. How would the device factor into the rumors? find out after the jump. (more) Another "Brick" in The Wall - Apple TV Rumor

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Apple TV 2.1 Adds Music Video Playlists to the Mix
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... Apple discloses full details of the upgrade on a web page -- a rather peculiar move from the usually tight-lipped corporation. ...

Apple TV 2.2 update information glut: HD TV, navigation features, more
MacUser — ... at all the details Apple provided about the Apple TV 2.2 software update, but that was just the tip of the iceberg, my friends. Apple’s actually put up a whole knowledge base page with a carefully delineated table of the new features in this version. All this information? Out in the open? I think now we know what gave Steve Jobs a ...

AppleTV Update Adds an “Off” Switch
Cult of Mac — ... a “Standby” option accessible from an interior menu that I can’t mention here because WordPress doesn’t like the word. But it rhymes with vettings. As expected, US Apple TV users can now buy HD TV shows directly from iTunes. The latest update also lets users make music video playlists from their favorite songs and Genius can be used with Apple TV, as long as users activate Genius in iTunes and sync with their device. See all the update features here.

News: Apple releases Apple TV Software 2.3
iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iTunes and beyond — Apple has released Apple TV Software 2.3, the latest update to its set-top box. According to the release notes , the update adds the ability to stream music from the Apple TV to Airport Express speakers or other Apple TV units on the same network, to learn other remote controls’ commands and use them in addition to the Apple Remote, and to see playlists in iTunes that contain movies, TV shows, podcasts, and music videos. It also adds support for volume control in music. Apple TV Software 2.3 is available now via the Update Software selection in the General Settings menu. ...

Apple TV update 2.3 released
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... Update: Apple has now posted a change log on their website. According to the knowledge base article, the following aspects of Apple TV have been upgraded: ...

Apple TV 2.3 update adds AirTunes streaming, support for other IR remotes
Engadget — ... For home theater junkies who've been having a difficult time taking the Apple TV seriously, you should definitely have a look at what the latest software update brings to the dinner table. First off, we should warn you that any non-Apple TV software (like, you ...

Does AppleTV 2.3 kill Boxee?
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — ... Apple tonight posted the 2.3 of the AppleTV software update.  While the updates (below) are somewhat substantial, the million dollar question is: ...

Apple Releases Software Update 2.3 for Apple TV
MacBlogz - One Stop Apple News — Apple has released an update for the Apple TV. The update is accessible through the Apple TV’s settings menu, and navigating to General then Software Update. Apple has listed the new features and fixes found in Software Update 2.3: AirTunes Streaming from Apple TV: Music can be streamed via AirTunes to Airport Express speakers or other Apple TVs in your house. Third-party Remote Controls: Apple TV can now learn other remote controls and use them in addition to the Apple ...

Apple TV 2.3 Update Adds Refinements, Kills Boxee
TheAppleBlog — Late on Wednesday, Apple released the Apple TV 2.3 software update. This update adds a few refinements to Apple TV, but doesn’t offer any breakthrough new features. If you read my post about boxee and installed it on your Apple TV, you’ll want to wait because boxee won’t run after updating. Apple’s summary of the 2.3 update highlights four key features that have been updated.. AirTunes Streaming from Apple TV Third-party Remote Controls Playlists Music Volume Control The AirTunes ...

Apple TV Update Adds Support for Any Remote, AirTunes Streaming
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... Frankly, we're amazed that this wasn't in there already. We think that Apple must make this "AirTunes" from some very rare element indeed, given the scarcity of the feature in its devices. Come on, Apple, where's my iPod Touch streaming already? Two footnotes: Playlists now work properly, and if they contain non-music content they will show up. And, somewhat cryptically, there is now Music Volume Control which offers "Support for volume control in Music". Release notes [Apple] ...

Apple Updates Apple TV Software, Won't Help Sales (AAPL)
Silicon Alley Insider — ... Apple (AAPL) has issued a software update for its Apple TV set-top boxes. This is a fine, if small, update and should make the gadget more useful for people who already own one. But it won't attract new buyers this Christmas. ...

Apple releases Apple TV Software Update 2.3
Macsimum News — ... Apple has released Apple TV Software Update 2.3, which adds support for AirTunes so users can stream music from one Apple TV to another, or to an AirPort Express. ...

Apple TV 2.3: now with more remotes, and remote music
MacUser — ... Fire up your Apple TV, kids, there be an update awaitin'! Apple released Apple TV Software Update 2.3 today, which includes four noteworthy features (discovered via this Knowledge Base article): ...

Apple TV 2.3 Adds AirTunes, Volume Control
TidBITS: Mac News for the Rest of Us — ... In an earlier update, Apple added the capability to use the Apple TV as an AirTunes speaker: you can start playing music from your Mac or Windows computer in one room, and have it play in the living room via the Apple TV, in another room via an AirPort Express, and so on. With the 2.3 update, the Apple TV can now be the music source, streaming to AirPort Express units or other Apple TVs on your home network. ...

AppleTV Update Wipes Boxee, Other 3rd Party Hacks
Cult of Mac — ... The Apple TV support page had not been updated at press time with fixes and improvements in software version 2.3.1. Readers are invited to let us know in comments what amazements, if any, come with the update. ...

News: Apple releases Apple TV Software 2.3.1
iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iTunes and beyond — Apple has released Apple TV Software 2.3.1, the latest update to its HDTV-tethered media player. As a follow-up to version 2.3, the minor update breaks any unauthorized third-party software, such as the media center app Boxee, but no other changes are readily apparent. Reader reports indicate a couple of small bug fixes, however, Apple has yet to update its Apple TV software release notes page to explain what, if anything, has changed. Apple TV Software 2.3.1 is available now via the Update Software selection in the General Settings menu.

Apple updates Apple TV software to version 2.3.1
AppleInsider — ... Published: 08:00 AM EST Apple overnight released a minor software update for owners of its Apple TV set-top media box but it's not clear whether the patch delivers any new features. As of this morning, the company has yet to update its Apple TV software updates page , which has documented the changes in each new version of the software since the Apple TV Take 2 (review: ...

AppleTV gets a stealth update
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... was updated to version 2.3.1. We checked, and there was no update note published and no specific information on the Apple web site. The most recent software note is from November 19, 2008 and refers to the version 2.3 update. ...

News: Apple releases Apple TV Software 2.4, adds Remote gestures
iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iTunes and beyond — ... for the iPhone and iPod touch, allowing users to control the set-top box’s menus, video, and audio playback using touch-based gestures. Apple has yet to update its Apple TV software release notes page to explain what else, if anything, has changed; iLounge editors are in the process of downloading and installing the update and will update this article if any other changes are found, or when Apple updates its release notes. Apple TV Software 2.4 is available now via the Update Software selection in the General Settings menu. [via ...

Gesture around like a loon with Apple TV 2.4 update
Infinite Loop — ... Don't look now, but Apple has quietly issued an update to the Apple TV. The update, version 2.4, is not yet discussed on Apple's website, though an initial look shows that the set-top box is now capable of being controlled with physical gestures using the latest version of the iPhone Remote application. ...

Apple TV Update Adds Remote Gesture Control
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Apple TV software update adds support for iPhone gestures
Macworld — ... different set of gestures work for controlling audio playback as well. The new Flickr search feature also adds the capability to save searches and use the constantly updating stream as a screensaver. The new viewing modes now allow you to browse movies by genre or scroll through only your unwatched items. Similarly, you can now browse television shows and podcasts by date or show and also choose to have only the unwatched episodes displayed. All these changes are listed in brief on  Apple’s support document for Apple TV software updates . To get a hold of the latest version of ...

Apple TV & Remote Updated
TheAppleBlog — ... Flick down to show chapter markers, then flick left or right to skip. Drag two fingers left for replay. Audio Playback Tap to Play or Pause. Drag left or right and hold to rewind or fast-forward. Flick left or right for previous or next. In addition, you can move up the menu tree by holding your finger over the bar at the bottom of the control screen. Apple TV 2.4 Firmware The new firmware also adds new features to the Apple TV itself. Remote app directional ...

In the news
iPhone J.D. — ... If you own an Apple TV, thanks to recent updates to that product and the Remote app, you can now control your Apple TV with simple finger gestures on your iPhone.  ...

Bugs & Fixes: Tying up loose ends
Macworld — ... . For me, as well as for a few others who wrote to me, this appears to have eliminated the problem with deleted files. Apple hasn’t officially confirmed this; its release notes for the update only mention what’s new, not what’s fixed. On the downside, if you’ve ...

Apple TV software 3.0 on its way with iTunes LP, Extras support
Macworld — ... changes of note this time around, the first being a clarification of how and when film rentals can be moved between devices. The second is a bit more interesting, especially for owners or soon-to-be-owners of an Apple TV: The Terms of Sale have been revised to clarify that you can now use iTunes LPs and iTunes Extras on Apple TV with software version 3.0 or higher. The Apple TV is at software version 2.4 right now and, so far, a version 3.0 upgrade has yet to hit the wire. Apple's support document that lists Apple TV software versions and changes has also not been updated ...