Apple adds ability to redownload movies, 1080p TV episodes from iCloud
Previously, the iTunes in the Cloud service only applied to music, books and applications purchased through Apple's iTunes Store. But now, users will be able to re-download movies they purchase onto another device.
In addition, television content is available in high-definition 1080p format, allowing it to be natively displayed on the new Apple TV. Previously, content maxed out at 720p, which was the highest resolution output of the previous generation Apple TV.
Now, with iCloud, users will be able to buy movies and TV shows on Apple TV, and then watch them on their iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC. Purchases and other content can be synced across all current devices in Apple's ecosystem.
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Finally!!!. This is great news.
Of course all the focus will be on the iPad 3 today but, as a movie lover, 1080p iTunes is a big deal to me.
Only movies can be re-downloaded? Not TV show seasons?
Only movies can be re-downloaded? Not TV show seasons?
TV shows are already supported. This is adding to support for Movies too.
Personally, this one feature has me chomping at the bit to upgrade to an Apple TV 3. Depending on pricing, I may even find myself buying less movies in a physical form.
Will we be offered....
- the 1080p versions of content we already purchased in the 720p format?
- the ability to upgrade at a reasonable cost to the 1080p versions?
If neither is offered I'd be ... Not shocked ... But disappointed.