Skip to Content

Great gifts for geeks, hand-picked by Download Squad
AOL Tech

Filed under: Software, Apple TV

Other new features from the Apple TV software update



While YouTube on the Apple TV stole the show of the device's most recent software update, Apple managed to sneak in a few other features and some intriguing hints at possible future features. As TUAW reader Brandon mentioned, there is a new iTunes Store section in the Settings menu, but all this does (for now) is allow you to select your country of residence. Could this be a precursor to shopping the iTunes Store from the comforts of your living room couch? Or is it simply a way to make the Apple TV access the streaming content (such as top songs, movies, etc.) from one's own country?

Also new is the ability to use iPhoto slideshows for the Apple TV's screensaver (and possibly Aperture slideshows as well; I'll have to check on that), and a new Parental Controls section in Settings that allows you to lock the Apple TV with a 4-digit numerical password. Brandon also says he now sees a 'no audio' feedback on the Apple TV when trying to use an Apple Remote to change volume, but I don't.

I'm also not sure about this one, but I believe a 'Shuffle' option is new above lists of items like playlists, artists, etc. Can anyone confirm that one? How about features we're missing? Let us know if anything else is new in the comments or via our tips form.

Recent Posts

Relevant Posts

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Tip of the Day

Catch all of TUAW's ongoing Macworld coverage at www.tuaw.com/macworld2009


Follow us on Twitter!

Sponsored Links

Featured Galleries

DNC Macs
Macworld 2008 Keynote
Macworld 2008 Build-up
Google Earth for iPhone
Podcaster
Cucchiaio d'Argento
Scrabble for iPhone
Apple Vanity Plates
Apple booth Macworld 07
DiscPainter
2009CupertinoBus
Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D
Macworld Expo 2007 show floor
Apple Texas Hold 'Em
The Macworld Faithful in Line
iPhone First Look
Facebook 2 for iPhone
TUAW at Macworld 2009 -- North Hall
2009 Macworld Day One
Beejive 2.0
Aurora Feint

 

More Apple Analysis