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Apple Updates Apple TV, Remote for iOS with iTunes 11 Support

Apple has updated the Apple TV's software as well as the Remote app for iOS, presumably adding support for iTunes 11 and the new iCloud features introduced within it. The Apple TV release has a build number of 10A831.

The Apple TV can be updated directly on the unit by going to the Settings menu, then General, then selecting Update Software. The last Apple TV update was released back in September.

iTunes Up Next

Adds support for Up Next with iTunes 11 or iTunes Match. See upcoming songs when playing music on your Apple TV. Add new songs and edit what's queued with your Remote or with the Remote app.

Stability and performance

Includes performance and stability improvements with the iTunes Store, AirPlay, Netflix, iTunes Match, and wired Ethernet connections.

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The Remote app has been updated with a new view for iPad as well, one that looks almost identical to iTunes 11. It allows users to control iTunes or the Apple TV using their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch over a Wi-Fi network.

Remote is simpler and easier with new ways to browse your library and see and edit upcoming songs with Up Next. A redesigned experience for the iPad shows all the songs in an album with the Expanded view and a more powerful search delivers results as you type.

Remote is a free download from the App Store. [Direct Link]

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Top Rated Comments

180 months ago
This one goes to 11 !
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180 months ago


However, nothing has changed on the ATV.

Well, mine has crashed four times in fifteen minutes. I'm going to bed!
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180 months ago
i cant get my apple tv to update. im using an appletv 3, in the uk here.

every time i update, it fails. even now after the download has become much faster, it just fails. iv tried restarting it..
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Mike MA Avatar
180 months ago
Has anyone had a problem updating software on Apple TV (version 2)?

My upgrade has been processing for at least an hour.

Same and still ongoing.
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180 months ago
is any one elses AppleTV update taking rediculously long to update??

i tried it then it failed the first time, took over an hour.

trying it a 2nd time, still going insanely slow, is it a big update or what?
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180 months ago
Any word in iTunes Extras for AppleTV?
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