Apple TV 2.4 Update Now Available, Updated Remote App with Gestures

MacRumors · Jun 24, 2009, 03:39 PM

Apple has quietly released a new software update to the Apple TV which brings the system software up to version 2.4. The exact changes have not yet been listed by Apple so we can't tell you everything that's been changed just yet. Apple typically updates this support document with the latest changes. The last update was the 2.3.1 update from February 2009.

One particularly notable feature however appears to be support for the newest version of Apple's Remote app [Free] which adds gesture support for controlling your Apple TV.

Apple TV's menu options can now be navigated with simple flick gestures. Similarly Video and Audio have new flick gestures that can be used to advance, rewind and replay. See the screenshots above.

Article Link: Apple TV 2.4 Update Now Available, Updated Remote App with Gestures

markfc · Jun 24, 2009, 03:42 PM

Woot and I thought the AppleTV was dead.

Updating now...

slowpoke · Jun 24, 2009, 03:43 PM

Nice. Haven't seen gestures being utilised like this before.

TheShinyMac · Jun 24, 2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markfc

Woot and I thought the AppleTV was dead.

Updating now...

yea looks like that magazine article is BS

BryanLyle · Jun 24, 2009, 03:44 PM

Just glad they haven't forgotten about this product. We use ours all the time.

Ted13 · Jun 24, 2009, 03:46 PM

How about Front Row support in Apple's remote? Yes it is full of third party FR remotes, but Apple should cover it too.

uberamd · Jun 24, 2009, 03:47 PM

Will this break the functionality some of us may have 'added' to our Apple TV's?

dalvin200 · Jun 24, 2009, 03:47 PM

does the atv update break boxee?

likemyorbs · Jun 24, 2009, 03:48 PM

Awesome, now if only they could update the actual appletv itself and make it useful and worth buying, that would just be amazing

elppa · Jun 24, 2009, 03:50 PM

Oh no, what dreadful fate awaits the crummy white remote with five buttons and a watch battery.

calimed · Jun 24, 2009, 03:50 PM

PLEASE fix audio issues!

amac4me · Jun 24, 2009, 03:50 PM

I've been holding out for an updated Apple TV ... hopefully we'll see a new one released in September.

fanbrain · Jun 24, 2009, 03:52 PM

Too bad I just sold my

TV. The ability to stream music to the other room and control it with my iPhone was great. Watching movies was a secondary feature.

GeekLawyer · Jun 24, 2009, 03:52 PM

Good news for us AppleTVers. I use mine daily!

(But Apple: don't think I wouldn't like an updated one! Money is ready...)

Terry W · Jun 24, 2009, 03:55 PM

I second the user who said he uses Apple TV all the time. I find it much better than netflix. Anyone know if you can now see RENTED movies that are on the Apple TV when viewing using the iphone remote? That's the last thing I need to permanently get rid of that annoying little white remote that my dog keeps finding and chewing to pieces.

Undecided · Jun 24, 2009, 03:56 PM

Good, maybe now I won't have to reboot my ATV when I want to purchase something (often, for some reason, I am left with being able to do everything except actually purchase, and must reboot for it to successfully complete a transaction).

iOrlando · Jun 24, 2009, 03:59 PM

i dont do apple tv updates because they break boxee and i really dont want to go through the hassle with the usb stick and downloading boxee and all of that.

the-oz-man · Jun 24, 2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likemyorbs

Awesome, now if only they could update the actual appletv itself and make it useful and worth buying, that would just be amazing

You obviously need to try the "special" ATV setup. Changes the way you watch TV and movies . . .

TCM333 · Jun 24, 2009, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry W

I second the user who said he uses Apple TV all the time. I find it much better than netflix. Anyone know if you can now see RENTED movies that are on the Apple TV when viewing using the iphone remote? That's the last thing I need to permanently get rid of that annoying little white remote that my dog keeps finding and chewing to pieces.

Thats really funny, my dog eats mine too. She's addicted to little white remotes

kugino · Jun 24, 2009, 04:08 PM

Looks like I'll be spending some ime this afternoon instLling this update then re-installing atv patchstick to get the latest boxee on there.

sanPietro98 · Jun 24, 2009, 04:08 PM

We use our ATV as our primary TV/Movie watching medium. Can't wait to get home to try this out!

ichrispod · Jun 24, 2009, 04:11 PM

that this fixes the constant freezing and lagged responses I have with mine! Anyone else have constant freezes? Random pixels on the screen? Slow remote responses?

Also, when did they dim the little white light in the front?

alexwaddell · Jun 24, 2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanPietro98

We use our ATV as our primary TV/Movie watching medium. Can't wait to get home to try this out!

So do we - updating now!

BeyondtheTech · Jun 24, 2009, 04:13 PM

Ever since they upgraded to 2.0 it's been sluggish as hell. I've even had the pleasure of yanking out the power cord just to get back to the main menu. Features of 2.0 plus the speed of 1.0 would be fantastic, please.

aidricksdad · Jun 24, 2009, 04:13 PM

i wish this update would make my tv a touchscreen i hate using remotes but LOVE watching video thru fingerprints

Jun 24, 2009, 03:39 PM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Apple TV 2.4 Update Now Available, Updated Remote App with Gestures Apple has quietly released a new software update to the Apple TV which brings the system software up to version 2.4. The exact changes have not yet been listed by Apple so we can't tell you everything that's been changed just yet. Apple typically updates this support document with the latest changes. The last update was the 2.3.1 update from February 2009. One particularly notable feature however appears to be support for the newest version of Apple's Remote app [Free] which adds gesture support for controlling your Apple TV. Apple TV's menu options can now be navigated with simple flick gestures. Similarly Video and Audio have new flick gestures that can be used to advance, rewind and replay. See the screenshots above. Article Link: Apple TV 2.4 Update Now Available, Updated Remote App with Gestures

Jun 24, 2009, 03:43 PM	#3
slowpoke macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: United Kingdom	Nice. Haven't seen gestures being utilised like this before. __________________ NOBODY CARES ABOUT YOUR CHOICE OF HARDWARE

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Jun 24, 2009, 03:50 PM	#11
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Jun 24, 2009, 03:52 PM	#13
fanbrain macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So. UT	Too bad I just sold my TV. The ability to stream music to the other room and control it with my iPhone was great. Watching movies was a secondary feature. __________________ Keeping Apple debt-free since 1983.

Jun 24, 2009, 03:52 PM	#14
GeekLawyer macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Florida	Good news for us AppleTVers. I use mine daily! (But Apple: don't think I wouldn't like an updated one! Money is ready...)

Jun 24, 2009, 03:55 PM	#15
Terry W macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NYC	Nice I second the user who said he uses Apple TV all the time. I find it much better than netflix. Anyone know if you can now see RENTED movies that are on the Apple TV when viewing using the iphone remote? That's the last thing I need to permanently get rid of that annoying little white remote that my dog keeps finding and chewing to pieces.

Jun 24, 2009, 03:56 PM	#16
Undecided macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2005	Good, maybe now I won't have to reboot my ATV when I want to purchase something (often, for some reason, I am left with being able to do everything except actually purchase, and must reboot for it to successfully complete a transaction).

Jun 24, 2009, 03:59 PM	#17
iOrlando macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Miami Beach, Florida	i dont do apple tv updates because they break boxee and i really dont want to go through the hassle with the usb stick and downloading boxee and all of that.

Jun 24, 2009, 04:08 PM	#20
kugino macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2003	Looks like I'll be spending some ime this afternoon instLling this update then re-installing atv patchstick to get the latest boxee on there. __________________ 2.4GHz MBP 32GB white iPhone 3GS first-gen 20" intel iMac Air Extreme, Air Express, Al BT keyboard

Jun 24, 2009, 04:08 PM	#21
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Jun 24, 2009, 04:11 PM	#22
ichrispod macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2009	I hope... that this fixes the constant freezing and lagged responses I have with mine! Anyone else have constant freezes? Random pixels on the screen? Slow remote responses? Also, when did they dim the little white light in the front?

Jun 24, 2009, 04:13 PM	#24
BeyondtheTech macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2007	Ever since they upgraded to 2.0 it's been sluggish as hell. I've even had the pleasure of yanking out the power cord just to get back to the main menu. Features of 2.0 plus the speed of 1.0 would be fantastic, please. __________________ Command your starship with Archangel: Fate of the Galactic Commonwealth A new iPhone/iPod touch game! Trailer here, download here, discuss here!

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aidricksdad macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Round Rock	i wish this update would make my tv a touchscreen i hate using remotes but LOVE watching video thru fingerprints __________________ 24" iMac 2009,2.66,Time Capsule 500gb,Windows 7,iPhone 16gb,tv,crappy Toshiba laptop I ALRAADY KNOW I CAN'T SPEL SO PLEESE DON'T REMEND ME

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