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Version 4.4 of the device's software brings a host of new capabilities that leverage today's iOS 5 release and Mac software update, allowing users to access features from iCloud.
With the new software, Apple TV users can now view photos taken on their iOS devices through Photo Stream, an iCloud feature that uploads images to the cloud and pushes them to WiFi-connected Apple devices. AirPlay mirroring allows users to stream what's on their iPad 2 and iPhone 4S screens directly to an HDTV.
The update also includes Trailers, which Apple describes as an "all new way to browse" hundreds of the latest trailers, as well as Wall Street Journal Live and National Hockey League content.
The NHL channel comes with the ability to stream live games, and display highlights and scores, while WSJ Live offers access "up-to-date news, business commentary, and financial analysis."
In addition to the new apps and iOS functionality, the update comes with support for subtitles in Netflix and three new slideshow themes.
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51 Comments
Very smart move by the NHL. I will now buy an Apple TV just for that. Even if it is only one season. Thanks Apple / NHL.
So I'm now taking stabalized 1080P video with my new iPhone 4S but the Apple TV can't play it at full resolution because of it's weak sauce A4 CPU? Please, please, Apple. Will you please slide the A5 into the Apple TV and continue to work on content agreements? I have a first gen Apple TV and love it. But with all of these new content providers coming over I really want to upgrade.
Come on NFL. I've heard that insurance on Ferrari's is really expensive. Why don't you launch an aTV/iOS app. I cut the cable chord 2 years ago and love it. We're so close to getting to having everything available online. You know it's going to happen eventually. Don't say no. Everyone says no at first. Be original. Say yes!
NHL game streams for a fee. Haven't looked but assuming the same pricing schedule as the iPad/iPod premium package - unless they now have a per-game PPV (which would be nice).
Too bad I have to get my Internet from the cable company, although, my neighbor recently dropped his TV portion and I think he pays somewhere around $50 a month for Internet and phone and now gets his TV from Dish. I like the WSJ upgrade. Not really interested in hockey.
LAME -- all we get is NHL? I want NFL... :roll eyes:
Where is the Apple TV App Store?! This is LONG overdue!!! \