iTunes TOS update hints at Apple TV 3.0 software

My main use of the AppleTV is to stream movies from a file server in the basement. This means using hacked software on the AppleTV.

I avoid these updates, because they require more hackery.

C.

Might also have something to do with the new Aluminum remote????

I hope there's a hardware update too. The ATV is due for full 1080p support.

I absolutely love my Apple TV. I use it more often than I use my actual tv, and I haven't even hooked up my dvd player in almost a year. If you're a hardcore media addict it might not be for you. But if you're a somewhat casual/slightly more than casual movie/tv watcher and you want your music library streaming from your entertainment system (and not just your computer) than it's perfect. It does what it's designed to do, and it does it well.

If only Apple TV could stream a dvd from my iMac - THAT would be amazing. Throw in a tv show rental/subscription plan and I'd dump cable in a heartbeat.

People still care about the Apple TV? Wow! That things a bigger lemmon than an Ford Pinto.

I would love to see Apple introduce an all you can eat plan for movies and tv shows. In the UK we don't have any VOD companies based on a monthly subscription. I would happily spend £18 ($30) for this service and scrap the satellite based movie channels. I really don't want want to have to invest in bluray and rentals by post.

I also love my Apple TV (I have 3 at home) but still wondering though why the software does not have a "Refresh Library" function.

Often when I add content to iTunes the Apple TV does not see the new content until I reboot ...

I agree, we will never see DVD or DVR features as listed above. I do love my apple tv but would not buy another one. If I wasn't planning on getting a Mac Mini for my HTPC, I would definitely, look at Popcorn Hour. It seems to do all that apple tv does (minus the online purchasing of songs and movies) but what I would use it for is to stream my 400 movies and shows, + it has bluray, all for $300. Crazy.

Apple needs to get with it as far as the ATV goes, or just discontinue it.

The AppleTV is the one device that should definitely get Blu-Ray.

At the absolute least, put a DVD player in it. It needs to evolve to do more, including becoming a good general purpose content streamer, as the market is becoming flooded with more capable and more affordable devices.

C'mon Apple. Bring some of us back to AppleTV!

I love my apple tv. Just don't ask it to do more than it was designed for.
I would like to see them add functionality to the USB port so that I could connect some external storage...then I would'nt have to stream my library....here's wishing.