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Apple Updates Apple TV to Version 5.0.1

Thursday May 10, 2012 4:23 pm PDT by Jordan Golson
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Apple has released a new update for the generation 2 and 3 Apple TV models. The update allows movies and TV show previews from the iTunes Store to be viewed in HD and fixes a few other minor issues.
Apple TV Software Update 5.0.1

iTunes previews - Previews for movies and TV shows from the iTunes Store can now be viewed in HD.
AirPlay - Fixes an issue that caused some iOS apps to have trouble connecting via AirPlay.
Home Sharing - Improves the reliability of Home Sharing connections.
Netflix - Addresses an issue affecting Netflix login and navigation.
Stability and performance - Includes fixes for issues affecting stability and performance.
The update can be performed directly on the Apple TV by going to the Settings menu, then General, then selecting Update Software.
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Mr Fusion
13 months ago
God forbid they implement any of the features that would make it useful, *cough cough* pull media from a NAS without the need for iTunes as a middleman *cough*...

Mine's still sitting in the box awaiting the good word from Firecore, hopefully it'll happen sometime this year.. :rolleyes:
Rating: 22 Positives
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bushido
13 months ago
that UI still looks like something Microsoft could have come up with 5 years ago. ugly as ....
Rating: 22 Positives
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jamesvdm
13 months ago
Am I the only one who loves the AppleTV here? It does exactly what it claims to do, and very well.
Rating: 18 Positives
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faroZ06
13 months ago

that UI still looks like something Microsoft could have come up with 5 years ago. ugly as ....


Yeah, I liked the old Apple TV layout better.
Rating: 18 Positives
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earl310
13 months ago
When will apple offer internet browsing on the Apple TV? Thats what I'm looking for in a update.
Rating: 16 Positives
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tctony
13 months ago
What the hell is wrong with you people? What is the big issue with the UI? It looks fine!
Rating: 12 Positives
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charlituna
13 months ago

Same problem here in Spain! and the iTunes store in Spain sucks!


Blame the content owners they are the ones setting the rules
Rating: 11 Positives
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eject
13 months ago

God forbid they implement any of the features that would make it useful, *cough cough* pull media from a NAS without the need for iTunes as a middleman *cough*...

Mine's still sitting in the box awaiting the good word from Firecore, hopefully it'll happen sometime this year.. :rolleyes:


get some medicine for that cough, quit moaning and get using iTunes & handbrake, works beautifully...
Rating: 9 Positives
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devilbond
13 months ago

that UI still looks like something Microsoft could have come up with 5 years ago. ugly as ....


This.

Such a massive step backwards.
Rating: 9 Positives
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theloon
13 months ago
Apple clearly defines what ATV is and what it does. So why are people bitching about the lack of NAS and other functions after they have bought it?

The problem seems to be with people's ability to read and comprehend. If you want a device with other functions, buy something else...
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