Apple TV (49 articles)

Boxee returns to Apple TV

Boxee has returned to Apple TV claims boxee on its company blog after being ejected in the latest software update.

Those who decide to dabble in the darker side of hacking their Apple TV can pwn your AppleTV following these "super simple instructions," says Boxee.

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Boxee Box by D-Link launches to rival Apple TV, while beta services receives a major overhaul

Software creator Boxee announced the launch of its new dedicated hardware device aptly named the The Boxee Box. Designed by Astro Studios and built by D-Link, maker of networking equipment, the device is schedule to hit shelves sometime in the 2nd quarter of 2010 for...

iTunes to take on Cable with subscription offering?

Apple could be about to offer users of its Apple TV product the chance to watch all their favourite TV shows for $30 a month according to rumours.

Although Apple has so far refrained from a monthly subscription package similar to Napster or Spotify for music,...

Apple remembers Apple TV and adds new features

Apple has officially confirmed the launch of the Apple TV 3.0 software update on Thursday and with it brings a host of new features to the set top box.

The device, which Apple seems to treat as a forgotten child, gets a complete overhaul with a new user interface...

Apple TV update imminent

Apple is set to unveil a software update for Apple TV that brings the version up to 3.0 and includes recent iTunes additions like iTunes LP and iTunes Extras. The news emerged after iTunes users were asked to agree to a new set of iTunes Store T&Cs.

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Leaked pic of touchscreen Apple TV remote emerges

Apple could be about to revamp its Apple TV offering with a snazzy new remote control, a fresh leak suggests.

From The Boy Genius Report blog comes this image of what looks like a touchscreen remote control for the home cinema product.

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Apple knocks $100 off the price of Apple TV

In the States, Apple's "Apple TV" home cinema product has seen a dramatic price cut.

Apple has discontinued the 40GB model from the line-up, leaving only the 160GB option, but cut the price by $100 down to $229.

Apple TV, once famously described...

Munster: Apple to launch television by 2011

Gene Munster, the Apple Analyst of all Apple Analysts, is predicting that Apple will enter the TV making business within the next two years.

"In a note to clients Thursday, Piper Jaffray's senior analyst offered a scenario by which Apple would enter the cut-throat...

Apple TV gets Remote app control with 2.4 update

Apple has released a software update for its Apple TV that brings the device's firmware to version 2.4.

The update brings four new features to the home cinema solution, the first of which is Remote app directional control.

Apple TV owners with...

Apple TV gets 2.3 update

Apple has released an update for its Apple TV product.

The software update, version 2.3, brings the ability to stream your Apple TV music to any of your Hi-Fi speakers, as long as they are streamed through AirTunes and connected through Airport Express.

Apple TV gets update

Apple has issued a security update for its Apple TV service.

The 2.2 update not only fixes a bug, but also adds a new feature.

The bug, says Apple, means that a "maliciously crafted movie file may lead to an unexpected application termination or...

BBC to launch Apple TV rival

The BBC is planning to launch a user-friendly set-top box that will rival the likes of Apple TV and possibly Sky.

Described as a "device that transfers web video such as its successful on-demand iPlayer service onto TV screens", the FT reports that it would...

Apple patents Wiimote-like controller for Apple TV

A new patent filing from Apple reveals the comapny is researching a 3D remote control system for the Apple TV that would mimic the functionality of the Nintendo Wii controller and also deliver some features similar to its multi-touch technology, reports AppleInsider.

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Blockbuster to launch Apple TV rival

Blockbuster, arguably one of the slower companies to innovate in the next-gen movie market, is developing a set-top device to rival the likes of Apple TV, The Hollywood Reports states.

The standalone branded gadget will stream films directly to TV sets and...

VIDEO: Apple TV vs. Archos TV+

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Presenter Stuart Miles takes a long hard look at two of the most popular media...

Hauppauge launches rival to Apple TV

Hauppauge is going up against Apple with a collaboration with DivX.

The new rival to Apple TV is a device based on the DivX Connected platform that was first seen in the D-Link player Pocket-lint reviewed last year.

The player will enable consumers...

Apple TV Mark II finally arrives

It was announced way back in January at the start of Macworld, but now, after delays, Apple TV "Take 2" is now available.

US users can now benefit from movie and TV episode rentals direct to their Apple TV box for $2.99 (or $3.99 for a HD movie) or $1.99 respectively.

Apple delays Apple TV "take two" software update

Those feeling churlish that the UK will not benefit from not only the movies rentals, but also the States-side price cut for Apple TV, might be interested to hear this latest Cupertino news snippet.

Despite promising that the Apple TV "take two" software update...

iPlayer to get Apple TV launch?

The BBC's iPlayer service - that was condemned at launch for only being operational on Windows computers - may soon be available through Apple's recently revamped Apple TV service.

Ashley Highfield, director of Future Media & Technology for the BBC, has expressed...

BT Vision gets Disney and ABC content

A week after hints at CES that Microsoft and BT may be in talks to turn the Xbox into a set top box, a big name studio has given the BT IPTV its support.

BT Vision has signed a content deal with Disney-ABC International Television.

The deal means...

No UK price cut for Apple TV

Despite the fact that Steve Jobs admitted during his Macworld2008 keynote speech that Apple TV has not been the success he'd hoped, Pocket-lint can reveal that we've been informed by an Apple spokesperson that there will be no UK price cut for the home cinema device.

Macworld2008: Apple launches iTunes Movies Rentals

During his keynote speech at the Moscone Centre in San Francisco for the opening of Macworld2008, Steve Jobs revealed that 20 million songs had been sold via iTunes on Christmas day, breaking a new one day record for the already record breaking company.

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Macworld2008: Steve Jobs keynote speech leaked?

We're used to seeing the online tech world go crazy with rumours and speculation in the days before Macworld, but this year a new element has been introduced to the mix.

Steve Jobs' keynote speech, that he is due to make on stage at the Moscone Centre in San...