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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 ...

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 ...

Latest Apple TVs have smaller A5 chip

by Michael Grothaus (Mar 11th, 2013)

When Apple tweaked its third-generation Apple TV earlier this year, rumors suggested it might use Apple's A5X chip instead of the A5 chip. However it's now been confirmed that the tweaked Apple TV uses an A5 chip, although it's slightly smaller than the A5 chip found in the previous ...

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 ...

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 ...

Staples in the US to sell Apple gear?

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 28th, 2013)

Staples is not an authorized Apple reseller (although the company does sell Apple gear in Canada), but a new rumor suggests the office supply store could soon start selling Apple gear here in the states. According to a report by 9to5 Mac, Staples was listing an Apple TV for a low US$49.99 ...

5 things I want to see from Apple in 2013

by Michael Grothaus (Dec 29th, 2012)

2012 was a pretty good year for Apple. It released two versions of the iPad; a totally new iPad mini; a completely redesigned iPhone and iPod touch, as well as iPod nanos; super-thin MacBook Pros with Retina displays; and an incredibly designed new iMac. The company also had a few low-points, ...

Problems installing Apple TV 5.1.1 update? Here's a fix

by Randy Nelson (Dec 3rd, 2012)

If you're encountering problems -- namely an incomplete download or an inability to boot -- when trying to update your Apple TV to version 5.1.1, there's a solution in sight. It turns out that there's a bug with updating the device over Ethernet, so if you've been unable to get 5.1.1 downloaded ...

Second- and third-generation Apple TV updated

by Victor Agreda, Jr. (Nov 29th, 2012)

In fact, this is build 5443 of the Apple TV's iOS flavor, which is still showing 5.1.1 for me. Nevertheless, there's an update waiting which no doubt will improve stability and quash other bugs, plus make it play nice with today's Remote and iTunes updates. Just go to Settings > General > ...

Google working on AirPlay competitor

by Kelly Hodgkins (Nov 20th, 2012)

According to a report in GigaOM, Google is working on a wireless media streaming solution that'll rival Apple's AirPlay. Google recently launched the current iteration of the technology, which lets Android phone or tablet owners stream YouTube videos to their Google TV devices. It's in the ...

NewerTech NuStand Alloy for Mac mini and Apple TV

by Erica Sadun (Nov 7th, 2012)

Placing your computer into a stand offers two distinct advantages: it minimizes the profile your machine takes up on a desktop or shelf, and it offers more air exposure along the sides to help keep your system running cool. NewerTech's NuStand Alloy line ($25 Apple TV, and $25 Mac mini) ...

Mark Cuban on the Apple TV's possible future

by Steven Sande (Oct 30th, 2012)

HDNet founder and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has an opinion about just about everything, so it's not surprising that he talked to Adweek about Apple's "hobby" product -- the Apple TV. Cuban doesn't think Apple's out to "blow up cable" by cutting deals directly with content providers. ...

Apple adds 'Apple Events' channel to the Apple TV so viewers can watch iPad mini event live (Updated)

by Michael Grothaus (Oct 23rd, 2012)

Apple has just quietly added an "Apple Events" channel to the Apple TV. The channel will allow everyone with an Apple TV to livestream today's iPad mini event. Selecting the channel shows a message telling viewers to tune in at 10AM PT to view the event live. The channel also allows viewers ...