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Apple TV 2.2 update delivers HDTV shows, Genius support
Alongside iTunes 8.0.1 late Thursday evening, Apple also released Apple TV 2.2, a new version of its set-top-box software that delivers support for purchasing and downloading HD television shows as well as support for the new iTunes Genius feature.
Apple TV: About Apple TV software updates
support.apple.com — Last Modified: October 03, 2008 Article: HT3187 Old Article: 307444 Summary This article documents changes in Apple TV Software Update 2.0 and later. Products Affected Apple TV Refer the table below for Apple TV Software Update 2.2 features: Feature ... (more) Apple TV: About Apple TV software updates
Rumor: Is the Apple TV being replaced? - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
Rumor: Is the Apple TV being replaced? - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
tuaw.com — We just got an e-mail from an anonymous Apple reseller, stating that they received an e-mail from Apple with instructions to remove all Apple TV displays and literature and to destroy them (which I assume means throw away the literature, send back ... (more) Rumor: Is the Apple TV being replaced? - The Unofficial ...
Apple TV updated, now has Genius
Apple TV updated, now has Genius
crunchgear.com — Not only did Apple update iTunes overnight , but it also updated Apple TV . That must be good news for, I don’t know, maybe a dozen of you. In addition to the usual security and bug fixes (including one that sounds pretty ominous: ... (more) Apple TV updated, now has Genius
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Apple TV 2.2 features HDTV, music video, Genius, On-the-Go Playlists
D' Technology Weblog — ... would be way more entertaining than just a stupid music playlist, right? I have at least one friend who is going to die of excitement once he sees that one on the list. In terms of new features, Apple TV 2.2 now lets users purchase and download HD television shows directly from the media hub, most of which are priced at $2.99. Previously, Apple TV only included support for browsing the iTunes Store’s collection of standard definition shows. Source:→ Apple Insider ...

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