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Apple bumps tvOS to version 9.1.1, adds Podcasts app

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Apple on Monday released tvOS 9.1.1, the third iteration of the Apple TV operating system that brings with it bug fixes, performance tweaks and a new Podcasts app.

For Apple TV owners who also listen to podcasts via iTunes, the new Podcasts app will allow them to easily play new episodes via their home theater systems. The app automatically synchronizes subscriptions from iTunes via iCloud.

Apple has not detailed any other changes to tvOS 9.1.1, but they are likely minimal and under-the-hood as the company gears up to release a much larger update with tvOS 9.2.

With new Podcasts app support, AppleInsider readers can listen to our podcast on a bigger set of speakers. The show can be found on Apple TV by searching for "AppleInsider," or will be added to a user account by subscribing through iTunes.

Announced earlier this month, tvOS 9.2 brings a number of enhancements including a redesigned app switcher, app folders, and support for Bluetooth keyboards. There is no word on when tvOS 9.2 will be released to the public, but it is expected this spring.

tvOS 9.1.1 is available now as an over-the-air update for the fourth-generation Apple TV.



28 Comments

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kent909 15 Years · 730 comments

I hope this article does not trigger the next barrage of "No 4K or Bluetooth keyboard support" comments.

eightzero 14 Years · 3149 comments

Hope it solves the issue with the NBCSports app continually crashing.

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cali 10 Years · 3494 comments

sog35 said:
who the hell listens to podcasts on their TV set? You gotta be in your 70's 

eh, options.

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mdlall 8 Years · 2 comments

Podcast are not audio only. There are plenty of video options.

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jony0 12 Years · 380 comments

mdlall said:
Podcast are not audio only. There are plenty of video options.

My thoughts exactly. Who the hell listens to only audio podcasts ? You gotta be in your 80s reminiscing about the golden age of radio ;-)