Apple TV 4 Deliveries Begin as Apple Releases Final tvOS Build and App Store Goes Live

[MacRumors]

Customers who pre-ordered the Apple TV and opted for one-day shipping have begun receiving their devices in New Zealand, where it is just after 9:00 a.m. local time. Deliveries will begin soon in Australia and countries in Asia, before expanding to Europe and the United States.

Those who pre-ordered their Apple TVs on Monday can expect to begin receiving them at the end of this week and the beginning of next week, as not choosing one-day shipping largely offered delivery estimates of November 2 to November 4.

Apple's retail stores will also begin selling the Apple TV on Friday, October 30. The first customers in Australia should be able to pick up an Apple TV in the next few hours.

As customers begin receiving their Apple TVs, Apple has officially launched the tvOS operating system for the device to allow those with developer and review units to update to the publicly released version. Following the update to the official tvOS software, users are able to access the App Store and search function to locate and install apps on the device.

Install ALL the apps! pic.twitter.com/19iVyjFjZ7 - Steve T-S (@stroughtonsmith) October 29, 2015

The Apple TV is available for purchase from the Apple online store. It's priced at $149 for 32GB storage and $199 for 64GB storage.

(Thanks, Scott!)

Article Link: Apple TV 4 Deliveries Begin as Apple Releases Final tvOS Build and App Store Goes Live

 

[H. Flower]

I'm trying to get excited about this, but until I see some useful killer apps, or an innovative subscription service, I just can't.....

 

[DavidBlack]

Finally, now I can use the App Store on my developer kit model

 

[gopnick]

I hope there's a Fox News app to go go along with the existing CNBC and CNN apps. News Corp has been stingy in the past, but since there's one on iPad and one that works in a web browser, it makes no sense to deny us an authentication-based app for Apple TV.

 

[Juicy Box]

I am excited for the future of the Apple TV and TV OS!

 

[vatter69]

I really want to upgrade - sick of Airplaying Amazon Prime to my ATV3 - however until i see confirmation that Amazon will actually launch such an app - im leaning towards the Fire TV. God what did i just say?

 

[2crazy]

Finally!

 

[xfusejc]

Anyone know if apps bought for iPhone and iPad will just be downloadable here (if offered) or will we have to pay all over again? I saw that Alto's Adventure is going to have an app on here. Wondering if I'll have to pay for it all over again.

 

[gigapocket1]

Really Just wish the TV streaming service would launch already..

And i still think the interface is kinda clunky..

 

[cmaier]

I see no sign of the OS release, other that Steve T-S's screen shot.

 

[mcfly88]

Really Just wish the TV streaming service would launch already..

And i still think the interface is kinda clunky..

I'm still bummed that the streaming service didn't happen this year.. really hoping it happens early next year.

 

[DavidBlack]

I see no sign of the OS release, other that Steve T-S's screen shot.

Same here, when I check the ATV for updates... nothing. I check the developer site and the build number is the same '13T396'. Guess, I'm going to have to be patient.

 

[tillsbury]

Nice guess guys. One-day shipping in NZ? That'll be the day...

 

[Bevz]

Got confirmation email a few hours ago mine is arriving tomorrow (friday - UK). Really excited about this. Also just downloaded the new Plex Media Player (Plex subscription only at the moment); wow, steaming is massively improved and interface looks very nice and clean... It would look awesome on a telly so i'm guessing this is what the Plex TV app will look like, if so it'll be awesome.

 

[cburton]

Do we have a list of all available launch day apps yet?

 

[sunapple]

Waiting for actual content and features like Siri to be introduced in my country. Device launches here crippled, will probably take another year or so for the full-featured version

 

[iKristoffer]

Anyone know if apps bought for iPhone and iPad will just be downloadable here (if offered) or will we have to pay all over again? I saw that Alto's Adventure is going to have an app on here. Wondering if I'll have to pay for it all over again.

That depends on how the developer set it up. The developer has the option to make it work like universal apps (like the iPhone & iPad compatible apps as a single purchase).

 

[Jeremy1026]

Do we have a list of all available launch day apps yet?

The only one that matters is Destin's Destiny.

 

[8CoreWhore]

I'm really curious if I need 32 or 64GB. Anyone know what it's for besides apps?

 

[Gasu E.]

I'm still bummed that the streaming service didn't happen this year.. really hoping it happens early next year.

Not sure why anyone is interested in the streaming service. Based on the early descriptions, it didn't appear to be a good deal.

 

[DjStiky]

Even though I know it won't happen, man do I wish Kodi was available in the App Store

 

[TheKrs1]

I pre-ordered within an hour of it opening. Mine is still showing Preparing for Shipment.

64GB
Canada


Side note: Anyone see if Plex is in the App Store yet?

 

[scottct1]

When I check on mine it tells me my Apple TV is up to date.

 

[TheKrs1]

When I check on mine it tells me my Apple TV is up to date.

You should have the Golden Master (assuming it's a Dev unit). The only thing that went live is the App Store connection. Try seeing if you can access? (Assuming you don't have access try rebooting it and see if that has it check to see if the App Store is now online).

 

[thejumpstarters]

When I check on mine it tells me my Apple TV is up to date.

I also don't see anything on how to update? Nothing on the developer site or within Software Update