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The difference between an Apple TV and an Apple Television

Oliver Haslam ∙ February 21, 2012

All the talk these days – at least before all the iPad 3 rumors took over – has been about the much anticipated Apple Television. Apple has certainly not announced anything, and some of us still are not convinced that Apple needs to enter a crowded market, but those rumors just keep on coming.

I'm one of those that just doesn't see why Apple needs to bring a television to market, especially considering there are already hundreds of TV manufacturers in the space that are all scrambling for market share. If Apple is to make an impact, then it needs to offer something that nobody else can. Something that differentiates.

The Apple TV that we currently know and love is a sign that Apple doesn't yet take the home entertainment business seriously. Famously called a "hobby," the Apple TV is a box that is full of potential yet seems almost held back. Almost neutered...

Apple TV disappears from Best Buy inventory ahead of expected refresh

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

The Apple TV is in an interesting spot right now. Apple introduced the media hub, in its current form, all the way back in September of 2010. So in comparison to the company's other iOS products, the ATV is long overdue for a refresh.

But given all of the rumors that we've heard that Apple is building a full blown TV set, you have to wonder if we'll see another iteration of the set-top-box. Well whatever the next 'Apple TV' product is, we could see it very soon...

OS X Mountain Lion AirPlay Mirroring hands on

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated March 2, 2012

So I finally got some time to take OS X Mountain Lion's new AirPlay Mirroring functionality for a spin, and what I found was just what you would expect.

AirPlay Mirroring is a fairly seamless affair for Apple TV owners, and it works remarkably well — even in its current beta form.

Check out our hands-on experience with OS X Mountain Lion's AirPlay Mirroring on video inside...

UK TV company ITV warns Apple against calling new television the iTV

Oliver Haslam ∙ February 12, 2012

Any search of the internet for "Apple iTV" will serve plenty of results about Apple's supposedly impending release of an Apple television. It's a rumor that just won't die, but it's one that's not entirely new.

In fact, the suggestion that Apple may release an "iTV" back in 2010 left UK broadcaster ITV with little choice but to write to the Cupertino outfit outlining its stance on the name. Put simply, Apple can't use it. At least, not in the UK.

Now the story is rearing its head thanks to a report by the Telegraph, with ITV presumably still not all that keen on Apple stealing its name...

Apple TV supplies slowing ahead of possible refresh

Oliver Haslam ∙ February 12, 2012

You can't beat a bit of detective work on a Sunday morning, and that's exactly what 9to5Mac did this weekend. While rumors of an Apple branded television are very much in vogue right now, the old warhorse the Apple TV is is becoming even more left out than it already was.

The question 9to5Mac poses is whether the humble Apple TV is set for an update soon, and the evidence certainly suggests that it might actually be the case, thanks to a bit a nosey around various online retailers and the help of an anonymous tipster...

aTV Flash (black) Update Brings Automated Backups and More

Cody Lee ∙ Updated May 16, 2016

The folks over at FireCore have been really busy this year improving their aTV Flash (black) software for the Apple TV. Last month they released version 1.2 with a number of fixes. And today they're back with even more improvements.

Most notably, the program now offers automated backups which will allow users to restore to the firmware of their choice with a single click. FireCore also added a number of new translation languages. Keep reading for the full change log...

Rumor: Apple TV Set Already in the Hands of Canadian ISPs

Cody Lee ∙ Updated July 10, 2017

So this is pretty interesting. The Globe and Mail, Canada's largest newspaper, is reporting this evening that Apple is actively looking for Canadian launch partners for its rumored television set.

The report claims that the Cupertino company has recently approached both Rogers and Bell, two major Canadian carriers, about the product, and that the two operators already have the TV in their possession...

How to Install Plex on the Apple TV For Free

Jeff Benjamin ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

Plex is a simple way to access both local media stored on your PC or networked drives, along with online media on a variety of devices.

There are Plex apps for the Mac, PC, iOS, and even Android devices. Being the ubiquitous app that it is, it's not surprising that it runs on a jailbroken Apple TV.

Inside we'll show you how to install Plex on your jailbroken Apple TV for free...

Apple Pushes Out New Genius Feature to Apple TV

Cody Lee ∙ February 3, 2012

As noted by AppleInsider, Apple has quietly pushed out a tiny update for its Apple TV. Users will notice a new 'Genius' option on the Apple TV menu when browsing through movies or TV shows.

The Genius feature has been available on iTunes for years now, helping folks discover new music based on their previous purchases. And now Apple TV owners can use it to find new video content...

Rumor: Apple Shopping for TV Displays from Major Component Suppliers

Cody Lee ∙ February 1, 2012

Even with an iPad 3 launch almost certainly on the horizon, much of the tech world's interest still seems to be in Apple's mysterious TV set. According to the rumor mill, the iPhone-makers are expected to enter the television space at some point in the next two years.

And there's nobody pulling for that to happen more than Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster. Munster has been the source of several "iTV" rumors over the past couple of months, and now he's back with more gossip...

Crazy Rumor: Apple Television Launch Just a Few Months Away

Cody Lee ∙ Updated March 18, 2019

There's rumors, and then there's crazy rumors. And this one definitely falls in the latter category. The folks over at TechnoBuffalo are reporting that Apple's TV set is much closer to launch than we previously thought.

Citing a "high-ranking source with a major electronics retailer," the site is claiming that the Cupertino company is looking to debut its rumored television set as early as April of this year...

Apple Sells Record 1.4 Million Apple TVs Last Quarter

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 11, 2023

About an hour ago, Apple announced its biggest quarter in company history. Tim Cook's team sold more iPhones and made more money than Apple ever has in a three month period.

Also on today's list of Apple's broken records is the amount of Apple TVs it sold during the holiday quarter. Apparently, the little $99 media box is a $100 million dollar product for the company...