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Apple releases Apple TV 4.4.4, tweaks iOS 5.0.1 for iPhone 4S

Apple on Thursday released a new software update for its Apple TV set-top box, and also issued a tweaked version of iOS 5.0.1 for iPhone 4S users.

Details on the two software updates are not known, but users can update their Apple TV directly on the device to software version 4.4.4. The direct download of the software update shows it is a 378MB file.

Also available for download is a new build of iOS 5.0.1, labeled 9A406, for the iPhone 4S. The new build is still identified as iOS 5.0.1, which was released last month in an effort to address bugs related to battery life and Documents in the Cloud.

iPhone 4S owners who are already running iOS 5.0.1 are not prompted to update to the new build 9A406, as iOS software update instructs users they are already running the latest version of iOS. Build 9A406 was silently released by Apple on Thursday, and no details of any changes from the previous build were provided.

Apple is already hard at work on the next software update for its mobile operating system in the form of iOS 5.1. The latest beta issued to developers on Monday added the ability to delete individual Photo Stream pictures.

28 Comments

estolinski 16 Years · 140 comments

Anyone have specifics on Apple TV update?

sierrajeff 14 Years · 366 comments

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Originally Posted by estolinski

Anyone have specifics on Apple TV update?

Only that until I know more, I won't be installing it. I love my Apple TV [though don't ask me about Netflix - I've stopped defending that sad circus!], but given the Apple TV update issues earlier this fall, I'll withhold updating until I know 4.4.4 works!

sierrajeff 14 Years · 366 comments

People are quiet here today, you're falling behind. In a thread on MacRumors, someone's discussed that an Apple TV 5.0 seed is already out. And iLounge is reporting that this 4.4.4 merely addresses some minor glitches in displaying some video [without going into details].

C'mon AI, we can't lose ground in the rumor race!

object-x 17 Years · 42 comments

I sure hope this AppleTV update fixes the AirPlay streaming problem I've been having since the last update. Everyone I know who has an AppleTV is experiencing it.

jbro1999 15 Years · 38 comments

Quote:
Originally Posted by Object-X

I sure hope this AppleTV update fixes the AirPlay streaming problem I've been having since the last update. Everyone I know who has an AppleTV is experiencing it.

would be nice!