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:
http://www.apple.com/appletv/guidedtour/
Compare the AU and US ATV sites:
http://www.apple.com/appletv/
http://www.apple.com/au/appletv/
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
more on this subject soon!
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:
http://www.apple.com/appletv/guidedtour/
Compare the AU and US ATV sites:
http://www.apple.com/appletv/
http://www.apple.com/au/appletv/
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
more on this subject soon!
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
Check it out:
http://www.brandon-holland.com/skypeplugin.html
Steve announced software updates for the AppleTV at Macworld 08′. The update will basically allow you to access the iTunes store directly from the AppleTV. Computer-less AppleTV action?
Not only will the update have new features like online iTunes, it will also have a different look and feel to the existing front row interface. Will Apple leave the existing interface as an option for those that really like it?
The update is due in Feburary 08.
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!
