Apple Releases Apple TV 2.3 Software Update

MacRumors · Nov 19, 2008, 09:10 PM

Apple has released a new update for the Apple TV tonight. Apple TV owners can download the new updates from their Apple TV's by accessing the "Update Software" menu option in their Apple TV's settings.

Apple has not released any documents about the changes found, and a cursory review of the menus have shown no major changes.

Apple last released an update to the Apple TV in October which incorporated a number of new iTunes 8.0 features including the Genius playlist features.

Article Link: Apple Releases Apple TV 2.3 Software Update

Me1000 · Nov 19, 2008, 09:11 PM

ANyone have word on what happens if you have boxee installed?
Does it break it, and require you to rehack?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mykbibby

Who cares.

someone with an

TV maybe?

EDIT: Mybibby edited his post after mine (or during the time it took me to type it), BTW

smurfjammer · Nov 19, 2008, 09:12 PM

Downloading it now - will let people know if I have any issues with it...

epicycle · Nov 19, 2008, 09:19 PM

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3187

saltyzoo · 09:40 PM

[response to off-topic post that's been deleted]
That article completely misses the point and focus Apple has for the

TV.

I agree that Apple's focus is too narrow and it's the consumer that suffers for it. But the fact is they consider it nothing more than a portal to their service. They consider use of their products in ways that don't benefit Apple further to be detrimental to their bottom line. Even if they are actually limiting their sales in the end. End of story. It's the company culture. Thanks Mr. Jobs.

retroneo · Nov 19, 2008, 09:24 PM

It woud be nice if you could use the iPhone remote as a replacement for the little white one instead of having to swap back and forth...

Mindflux · Nov 19, 2008, 09:24 PM

Shoot I'm still on the 1.x series.

Cave Man · Nov 19, 2008, 09:24 PM

If I read that right, there's video playlists now.

DipDog3 · Nov 19, 2008, 09:25 PM

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Did it add anything?

aawil · Nov 19, 2008, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retroneo

It woud be nice if you could use the iPhone remote as a replacement for the little white one instead of having to swap back and forth...

I still don't understand why they haven't done that. It's idotic to have to use both.

benlee · 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saltyzoo

[offtopic post]

Who what????

Anyways. The notes are interesting. Does that mean we finally get volume controls?

Perhaps we could see remote control ability over wifi with iPhone????

NRose8989 · Nov 19, 2008, 09:31 PM

I hope this doesn't break my boxee hack, boxee is the greatest thing that has ever come to the apple tv.

mambodancer · Nov 19, 2008, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retroneo

It woud be nice if you could use the iPhone remote as a replacement for the little white one instead of having to swap back and forth...

You mean more than what the remote app on the iPhone already gives you?

Because you can already use the iPhone to control the appleTV and pick and choose which TV, Movies or music you want to watch or listen to.

I'll upgrade tonight and test the new functionality with my iPhone and see how it affects aTV (and Boxee).

smurfjammer · Nov 19, 2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cave Man

If I read that right, there's video playlists now.

You have to turn it on but there are smart playlists

gcmexico · Nov 19, 2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NRose8989

I hope this doesn't break my boxee hack, boxee is the greatest thing that has ever come to the apple tv.

*
any word on this yet? boxee is awesome...hope it doesn't break it!

smurfjammer · Nov 19, 2008, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benlee

Who what????

Anyways. The notes are interesting. Does that mean we finally get volume controls?

Perhaps we could see remote control ability over wifi with iPhone????

Only when playing music not when playing TV shows or movies

salvatorereda · Nov 19, 2008, 09:39 PM

What About Hulu!
Or Rss Feeds
Or Streaming Video Podcast
Or Web Access

This Thing Is Not Living Up Too Its Potential

Looks Like Boxee Tv Still Is Better And Free

http://salvatorereda.com/wordpress/

GeekLawyer · Nov 19, 2008, 09:39 PM

Ahh... I love my

TV. Keep the "hobby" going, Steve!!

rhett7660 · Nov 19, 2008, 09:40 PM

Anybody who has installed this, have you had any issues?

warlun · Nov 19, 2008, 09:43 PM

The volume adjust is not working for me... is there something I have to do to switch this feature on?

smurfjammer · Nov 19, 2008, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhett7660

Anybody who has installed this, have you had any issues?

I've installed it and had a quick play - the only thing I noticed was a bit of lag in the menus

yancey47 · Nov 19, 2008, 09:46 PM

Installed it.... Boxxeee is gone, then my tv melted and my cats died.

tbsteph · Nov 19, 2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warlun

The volume adjust is not working for me... is there something I have to do to switch this feature on?

Look in the settings menu - audio/video. There is a tab to turn volume control "on". Only works when listening to music.

smurfjammer · Nov 19, 2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warlun

The volume adjust is not working for me... is there something I have to do to switch this feature on?

You have to turn it on under Settings > Audio & Video

EDIT: Don't worry already been asnwered

Me1000 · Nov 19, 2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yancey47

Installed it.... Boxxeee is gone, then my tv melted and my cats died.

So which part is sarcasm?

(if the boxee part wasn't: were you able to rehack the AppleTV?)

Nov 19, 2008, 09:10 PM	#1
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saltyzoo macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2007	[response to off-topic post that's been deleted] That article completely misses the point and focus Apple has for the TV. I agree that Apple's focus is too narrow and it's the consumer that suffers for it. But the fact is they consider it nothing more than a portal to their service. They consider use of their products in ways that don't benefit Apple further to be detrimental to their bottom line. Even if they are actually limiting their sales in the end. End of story. It's the company culture. Thanks Mr. Jobs. Last edited by arn : Nov 19, 2008 at 09:40 PM.

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