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Dedicated CW app coming to Apple TV in coming weeks

by Yoni Heisler (May 16th, 2013)

Deadline is reporting that the CW network is bringing its content to Apple's favorite little hobby -- the Apple TV. During CW's upfront presentation today, CW President Mark Pedowitz explained that the CW network is now reaching "more viewers on more platforms" while stressing that 20 percent of ...

A small number of Apple TVs eligible for replacement due to Wi-Fi issues

by Steven Sande (Apr 16th, 2013)

Apple has emailed a note to Apple Store and AppleCare employees as well as authorized resellers stating that a small number of third-generation Apple TVs have an issue with Wi-Fi and are eligible for replacement free of charge up to two years after the device was purchased. Information ...

Research shows AirPlay is top screen-mirroring service, but tech barriers still limit use

by John-Michael Bond (Apr 15th, 2013)

A recent study by NPD shows that 40 percent of smartphone and tablet owners are aware their devices have screen-mirroring capabilities. Men and 18- to 34-year-olds have the highest awareness of the option of any groups in the study. People know they can share content from their device screen to ...

Apple releases Apple TV software update 5.2.1

by Michael Grothaus (Mar 19th, 2013)

Apple has released the Apple TV 5.2.1 software update. Hulu users will notice that the Hulu interface has been completely redesigned, including category enhancements and other UI tweaks. The update also addresses a number of security issues on the Apple TV, including one in which a local user ...

Cupertino hotel installs Apple TVs in every room

by Michael Grothaus (Mar 19th, 2013)

Starwood Hotels' Aloft Hotel, which is just around the corner from Apple's campus in Cupertino, has fitted all 123 of its rooms with Apple TVs. In a press release the company said, "Guests can choose among thousands of movies and TV shows from iTunes, connect to Netflix for films, Hulu for ...

YouTube adds AirPlay competitor to iOS app

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Mar 1st, 2013)

In another push to compete against AirPlay and the Apple TV, the latest YouTube update for iOS adds the ability to direcly stream video to a TV without AirPlay. This is a feature its Android brother has had since November. You can stream video from the YouTube app to the Xbox, PlayStation 3 ...

Apple TV launches in India

by Steven Sande (Feb 19th, 2013)

It's been a year since Apple updated its "hobby" product, the Apple TV, but for fans in India the little black box has just appeared in the online store. The Apple TV sells for Rs. 7900, or about US$145.50, a premium of almost 50 percent over the pricing in the US. Users in India can ...

Apple seeking engineers for 'next generation' Apple TV development

by Mike Schramm (Feb 15th, 2013)

A new job posting on Apple's website shows that the company is seeking a software engineering manager to "help deliver the next-generation features for Apple TV." Alright, sure, they probably didn't need that article in there. But still -- Apple is clearly trying to put together a team to build ...

FireCore releases updated Apple TV jailbreak tool

by Steven Sande (Feb 14th, 2013)

Jailbreak provider FireCore announced yesterday that it has released an update to the Seas0nPass jailbreak tool and aTV Flash (black) Apple TV software. The update supports the 5.2 Apple TV software released by Apple on January 28, 2013, which is essentially iOS 6.1 for the little black ...

Apple TV may get HBO Go in first half of 2013

by Randy Nelson (Jan 31st, 2013)

Could it finally happen? Bloomberg is reporting that Apple is "in negotiations" with HBO to bring HBO Go to the Apple TV in app form during the first half of 2013. As our fearless leader Victor Agreda pointed out upon hearing the news, "Of course they're in negotiations -- they're in them all the ...

Apple: Apple TV spotted at FCC to offer same great experience, updated components

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 30th, 2013)

An Apple TV model spotted recently at the FCC won't bring our living rooms into the 21st century as hoped. According to a statement by Apple that was provided to The Verge, the unit spotted in FCC regulatory documents is only a refresh of the current version. It will include updated components ...

THX tune-up is a free iOS app for home theater fans

by Mel Martin (Jan 30th, 2013)

Here's something nice from those folks at THX. It's a free app (through February 4, then it's US$1.99) that allows you to assess the state of your home theater and make adjustments to improve audio and visual performance. THX tune-up connects to your TV with the Apple Digital AV Adapter and an ...

FCC filing reveals slightly smaller Apple TV on the horizon

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Jan 29th, 2013)

An FCC filing released today shows that a slightly smaller Apple TV is in the pipeline. The device, model no. A1469, is smaller than the current-generation Apple TV. It clocks in as a 93.78 mm square, and the current Apple TV is 98 mm. MacRumors noted yesterday that the latest Apple TV ...

Daily Update for January 28, 2013

by Steven Sande (Jan 28th, 2013)

It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world. You can listen to today's Apple stories by clicking the inline player ...

Apple R&D spending spiked at the end of 2012

by Mike Schramm (Jan 28th, 2013)

Apple may be on the top of its game lately, but that doesn't mean the company isn't still looking forward. According to the LA Times, the company from Cupertino has jumped up its research and development spending over the last quarter, by a whopping 33 percent. According to the most recent ...