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Apple TV HBO GO and WatchESPN apps added

, Jun 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

Apple TV has gained a number of new entertainment apps, with HBO GO and WatchESPN among five new content providers landing on the set-top box. The two apps, familiar from iPhone and iPad, join Sky News, Crunchyroll, and Qello as new arrivals on the Apple TV, owners of which are now purchasing over 800,000 TV episodes and over 350,000 movies each day, Apple says. Read The Full Story

Apple TV iOS 5.4 beta includes iTunes Radio, Conference Room mode

, Jun 18th 2013 Discuss [3]

With the announcement of iOS 7 last week, Apple showed off a handful of new features coming to the new mobile OS later this fall, including Control Center and an entirely new design that aims to be a flatter design than past iterations. While Apple TV was left out of the discussion during the event, it seems Apple will be including some of the new features with the latest Apple TV beta. Read The Full Story

OS X Mavericks adds Finder Tabs, Tags, and Multiple Displays

, Jun 10th 2013 Discuss [2]

This week Apple has launched into the desktop world with what was assumed to be OS X 10, but was revealed to switch gears with the name "OS X Mavericks". This desktop operating system will be bringing on Finder Tabs, Tags, and Multiple Display functionality to the desktop world. Each of these elements will be added in the next generation of MacBook and desktop machines through 2013. Read The Full Story

Apple WWDC 2013 livestream keynote confirmed: Online and Apple TV

, Jun 10th 2013 Discuss [4]

Apple will live-stream the WWDC 2013 opening keynote, it's been confirmed, with the Apple TV getting a special feed from the San Francisco developer conference kicking off today. A new app for the Apple STB has been added overnight, "Apple Events", which when opened promises the full keynote stream from 10am Pacific today. Updated after the cut. Read The Full Story

PlexConnect brings Plex to Apple TV 3rd-gen, no jailbreak required

, Jun 5th 2013 Discuss [0]

The Apple TV, may be easy and affordable, but it's not much use if you want to run third-party services; until now, systems like Plex have required an older, jailbroken box if you want them to run. That's all changed with PlexConnect, a new homegrown hack by the company which puts Plex in Full HD on 2nd- and 3rd-gen Apple TV boxes, with only a single modification on the Apple box itself. Read The Full Story

CW TV Now app hits Apple TV: Unbundling Begins

, May 17th 2013 Discuss [1]

The CW network has been around for a long time and it's definitely a niche network. If you're a fan of superheroes, you may have watched network before to check out shows like Smallville, which chronicled the early life of Superman. The network also has another popular superhero show airing now called Arrow. Read The Full Story

Apple confirms Wi-Fi issue on some third gen Apple TVs

, Apr 16th 2013 Discuss [1]

Apple has officially confirmed that a small number of its third-generation Apple TV set-top boxes are having an issue with Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi issue affecting units lead to the Apple TV being unable to locate a network, unable to join the network, or the device may drop connectivity or only have an intermittent connection. Apple is promising to remedy the situation for affected owners. Read The Full Story

Hulu Plus gets all-new design on Apple TV

, Mar 19th 2013 Discuss [0]

Hulu has been relatively quiet lately as far as any redesigns and updates go, but the company has announced today an all-new design for its app on Apple TV. Hulu says they have redesigned the app "from the ground up" and they have made it easier to get the content that you're looking for on the Apple TV. Read The Full Story

Updated Apple TV A1469 uses a die-shrunk A5 chip

, Mar 11th 2013 Discuss [4]

Apple might still consider its Apple TV a hobby, but the device is very popular in the set top box market. Fans of the Apple TV get excited when new part numbers surface at the thought of getting an upgraded Apple TV box with more features or faster hardware. MacRumors reports that a third generation Apple TV with part number A1469 is now making its way into Apple retail stores. Read The Full Story

Apple accessories at Staples are available now

, Feb 26th 2013 Discuss [0]

Earlier this month, Staples announced that it would become an official Apple reseller and would begin selling Apple products in its stores and online in the US. Today is the first day that Staples has begun selling Apple merchandise, and it seems they're starting out small for now, offering only accessories and other smaller products like the Apple TV and AirPort devices. Read The Full Story

Apple job listing hints at “next generation features” for Apple TV

, Feb 15th 2013 Discuss [1]

Apple TV rumors have slowly been gaining steam recently, and even more speculation should be wound up from the fact that Apple has a job listing that looks to find an "experienced engineering manager to help deliver the next generation features for Apple TV." While it makes sense that Apple will update the Apple TV set top box at some point, "next generation features" sort of hints at the possibility that Apple may change things up a bit. Read The Full Story

Apple TV 5.2 jailbroken, aTV Flash updated

, Feb 13th 2013 Discuss [2]

Apple recently updated its Apple TV to version 5.2, bringing support for Bluetooth keyboards and the "Up Next" playlist feature. Now, a couple of weeks after release, the latest version has been jailbroken for those who wish to open the settings a bit to tinker around. aTV Flash also updated to support 5.2, which allows users to do a slew of neat stuff, including setting specific favorites and surfing the web. Read The Full Story
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