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Apple on Wednesday released the golden master of tvOS to developers, paving the way for the launch of the fourth-generation Apple TV next week, with orders officially beginning Oct. 26.
The company offered no other details about the software at its Developer portal. As a result it's not clear what changes may have been made, but the software is identified as build 13T396.
Developers will, however, want to download the GM in order to test their apps on the shipping tvOS platform.
The fourth-generation Apple TV, starting at $149, will be the first model to support native iOS-style apps like games, instead of just thin interfaces for streaming video and audio. On top of this, the device will support things like motion gestures, Siri voice commands, and universal media searches that cover multiple platforms, not just iTunes.
To match this Apple has developed an all-new remote, upgraded to an A8 processor, and expanded storage with 32- and 64-gigabyte options.
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Curious what apps the GM ships with...I'm assuming just Movies, TV Shows, Apple Music, Photos, App Store, Computers, and Settings.
So what is the criteria to determine if one should buy 32GB or 64GB?
So what is the criteria to determine if one should buy 32GB or 64GB?
Simple. Unless price is the determining criteria then always buy more memory.
So what is the criteria to determine if one should buy 32GB or 64GB?
If you plan on playing a lot of games, or waiting a long time to upgrade again, consider the 64GB.
Otherwise, the 32GB is probably fine.
So what is the criteria to determine if one should buy 32GB or 64GB?
I am wondering if Apple's pending streaming service will rely on available space for DVR-like functionality. If this is the case, I think 64GB may be the better option. If not, 32GB should be plenty big, even for those who will be downloading a ton of apps. Also, does anyone know if you can sync the new Apple TV with iTunes (like other iOS devices and the 1st ? TV)?