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HTML5 game running on Apple TV

by Kelly Hodgkins Aug 8th 2011 at 3:30PM

The Apple TV 2 could become a new platform for playing HTML5-based games and applications. A hacker installed the Couch Surfer browser on a jailbroken Apple TV and used it to play an HTML5 version of BlackJack. The game is rudimentary, but it's a sign that the Apple TV is capable of more than just TV shows and movies.

Circulating rumors suggest Apple may open up the Apple TV and add support for the App Store in a future firmware update or possibly a future model. Until that happens, these HTML5 apps could be an easy way for users to get their application fix.

[Via TechCrunch]



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benmully

A web browser would just do me fine, then I can get to Picasa where all my photos are!! Don't like being hard coded to Flickr.

August 09 2011 at 1:26 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Cy Starkman

Anyone seen a keyboard working with an Apple TV2 at the same time as a browser

August 08 2011 at 7:02 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
David

Come on guys "but it's a sign that the Apple TV is capable of more than just TV shows and movies." this has been well know for years now. That little box has a lot of capability in it which is why some of us would like to see Apple open up development on it.

August 08 2011 at 6:31 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
RobSmithy

So if they were to release a new version of Apple TV this year, when would it be? September?

August 08 2011 at 4:24 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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mikehild

Probably a month after I buy the current model.

August 08 2011 at 5:31 PM Report abuse +3 rate up rate down Reply
silvertech

i wonder if they do ever release an app store for the apple tv, that it will have compatability with idevices and use them as the controllers

August 08 2011 at 4:14 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
iHardlyKnewHer

Personally, I think being able to install and run XBMC is a FAAAAAAR better and more impressive example of things you can do with the Apple TV, but that's just my opinion.

August 08 2011 at 3:37 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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