Filed under: iPod Family, Software Update, iPhone, Apple TV, MobileMe
Apple TV 2.1 walkthrough
Today Apple released the 2.1 update for the Apple TV. The main new features of this update are MobileMe and support for Remote.app (Apple's Remote application for iPhone/iPod touch users). Telling readers what the update did is one thing, but showing is a completely different story, that's why we went the extra mile to bring you a walkthrough of the new features in the 2.1 update. So check out our gallery of Apple TV 2.1 screenshots.
Gallery: Apple TV 2.1 update
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
LeNon's said 4:37PM on 7-10-2008
Is it possible to use iPhone touch keyboard with the appletv?
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wdympcf said 4:44PM on 7-10-2008
Suggestion: Next time put the camera on a tripod and turn off the flash. The glare off of the TV ruins the photos.
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Kelly Albertine said 4:47PM on 7-10-2008
Seems absurd that MobileMe so far is a delayed failure. Seems already over complicated, Mac Servers blowing up everywhere under Steve's over ambitious nose. I currently have critical data stuck on the defunct Mac.com and everything seems to be stuck on that service, that should be working by now.
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Dale said 7:06PM on 7-10-2008
You don't think maybe with Apple TV 2.1, iTunes 7.7 (PC *and* Mac), iPhone 2.0, the App Store, and MobileMe, their servers might just be a little busy?
I understand your frustration, but I'm extremely impressed it's all holding up as well as it is. It's a lot to launch all at once.
stereotypical said 4:55PM on 7-10-2008
Specifically states controls Audio AND Video. Interesting.
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James W said 6:08PM on 7-10-2008
I jumped ahead and did this on my phone today, and was unable to navigate anything but the music selections on my aTV. I really expected a reproduction of the aTV control screen on my phone. I have to admit, I'm really disappointed in the aTV integration.
Jonathan said 4:57PM on 7-10-2008
you forgot to mention the additions in the movie section of the update
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js said 5:00PM on 7-10-2008
Other new features:
- Ability to add movies to a wishlist. New "Wishlist" category under "Movies"
- Photos are now displayed as a thumbnail gallery with an optional "Slideshow" option.
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Jon H said 7:07PM on 7-10-2008
I'd like to be able to remove movies from the selection I'm shown.
There are quite a few movies I know I'll never watch. And the mere presence of 'The Hottie and the Nottie' just offends me, aesthetically.
If nothing else, it'd reduce the number of movies you have to skim through to find the new ones.
Galley said 5:09PM on 7-10-2008
What about the rest of the new features?
- Add rental movies to a wishlist
- Browse photos by thumbnail
- Browse albums by album artwork
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DennisQ said 5:12PM on 7-10-2008
Little features like this that go above and beyond is what truly makes this site kick ass!
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Michael Rose said 7:11PM on 7-10-2008
Thanks, Dennis -- I know Cory appreciates your support, as we all do.
Cory Bohon said 9:46PM on 7-10-2008
Thanks for the note of support, Dennis ... and thanks for reading TUAW!
-Cory @ TUAW
Tom L said 5:16PM on 7-10-2008
Is there now a way to set up Apple TV to subscribe to a RSS photostream. (ie flickr / picasa web album rss)? Thanks
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Luigi193 said 5:43PM on 7-10-2008
"Little features like this that go above and beyond is what truly makes this site kick ass!"
They're trying to make right cause of all the negative criticism...which is great! And I say Top Notch to that.
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totoro said 5:58PM on 7-10-2008
Damn you TUAW, now I'm tempted to pick up an AppleTV when I get my iPhone 3G. Damn you, I say!
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Fabri said 6:02PM on 7-10-2008
Anyone already have the link to download this apple tv update to install it manually ??? thanks in advance !
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Jeff Kuehn said 6:32PM on 7-10-2008
I installed the Apple TV update a little bit ago; now it seems that it is in perpetual sync mode. Going to try shutting everything down and rebooting--don't know how much of this is because of iPhone 2.0 installation as well. But is very curious.
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Bojangles said 6:34PM on 7-10-2008
Proper support for internet radio was added as well. Just create a playlist and add internet radio stations to it. Much cleaner that past hacks.
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YodaMac said 6:42PM on 7-10-2008
The "main" new features of AppleTV include more than what you showed... including a new Movie Rental "wish list"!!! Thats totally awesome!
...plus improved organization and icons for playlists
...plus SD and Hd trailer selections...
...theres lots more to see!
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