Apple Releases Apple TV 3.0.2 Update

[Padriac]

I'm guessing this is probably just Aperture 3 support.

 

[the-oz-man]

Again, what exactly did this do? I haven't seen any Apple notes on it yet. Just curious as I have already updated and can see no visible difference.

 

[the-oz-man]

I'm guessing this is probably just Aperture 3 support.

This is the best guess i have seen so far.

 

[itouch rulz]

Wow - this update has given my TV touchscreen functionality, like a giant ipad.

Amazing... now pass that cloth.

 

[tlng13]

will it fix the port 3689 error?

https://forums.macrumors.com/archive/index.php/t-622569.html

my appletv doesn't work with my new mac mini running 10.6

 

[mattwolfmatt]

I want to see an actual Apple TV… with AppleTV built-in.

Huh? Explain please.

 

[GeekLawyer]

Huh? Explain please.

I think that poster means they'd like Apple to release a television that includes the AppleTV functionality. Or, perhaps, to license it to another "smart" TV manufacturer.

I guess it's reassuring to us long time tv owners that Apple isn't abandoning the platform.

Yes, it is encouraging anytime there's an update. It means Apple hasn't completely abandoned the project for a new "hobby." I use my AppleTV daily.

 

[goobot]

Huh? Explain please.

he wants a tv with built in tv

 

[wrkngclasshero]

I hate to do this but...

It is actually snappier.

I have had some real issues with lagging artwork (see here) Anyway I am suddenly not having that issue and I am stressing my network while using the screensaver.

To quote Jim Zorn, Hip Hip... Hooray!!!

 

[Airforcekid]

Atv Flash?

Still work with 4.0.6? If it does than it may be worth it to update!

 

[tracym1471]

1080p selection fixed

One thing I have noticed is that I can now select my video out as 1080p and it sticks! Previously, I would select the video out as 1080p and it would immediately set it back to 720p. So that's a good thing...hopefully there is more....but this is a good start!

 

[caccamolle]

I guess it's reassuring to us long time tv owners that Apple isn't abandoning the platform.

good point man. With hobbies one never knows

 

[BeyondtheTech]

he wants a tv with built in tv

With the prices they charge for some of their hardware, you could probably buy two Vizio 1080p LCD TV and an Apple TVs and have change left over to buy a couple of TV shows on iTunes.

They're having a bit of a fiasco with the 27" iMac screens right now, so let them get their act together in getting good screens, then maybe we'll revisit that idea again in the near future.

 

[daveporter]

Has anyone noticed anything new here? Better performance? unlocked USB?

We have two Apple TVs. After applying this update, the the interface has become much more responsive on both. For instance, before the update when trying to scroll through our very large music library there was a very noticeable lag and lack of smoothness. That problem is not totally gone.

Thanks Apple!

 

[FaasNat]

Can't they just unlock the USB port so I can use it legitimately? The Apple purist in me hates my hacked TV. But the techno-tinkerer in me loves it

I suddenly feel like eating Frosted Shredded Wheat cereal.

 

[bludodge]

will it fix the port 3689 error?

https://forums.macrumors.com/archive/index.php/t-622569.html

my appletv doesn't work with my new mac mini running 10.6

This is exactly the set up I have and I have no issue. Bought my AppleTv and was so impressed I purchased a Mac mini three weeks later. I love how the work together.

 

[bludodge]

Why would there not be some announcement on what the update includes? Just seems odd to me.

I love my appleTV, and I am wondering if most of the people that bash them have not played with one other than maybe in the store.

 

[tlng13]

This is exactly the set up I have and I have no issue. Bought my AppleTv and was so impressed I purchased a Mac mini three weeks later. I love how the work together.

but they are not talking to each other now... i left the AppleTV alone for awhile, i guess the only way to make the AppleTV happy is to bring her to see her ex-, ie my PMG5

 

[reevo]

The moment they upgrade the hardware for Apple TV, I will buy one. It's been almost 3 years now and they still have the same old hardware.

I just bought a camcorder that records 1080p, and with a baby on the way I expect to have lots of home video in high-def that I'd like to be able to easily watch on my home tv. The ability to output 1080p video would be great.

I don't mean to be argumentative but don't you just wish you had got one 3 years ago and enjoyed it for all its brilliant functionality?

I waited quite a long time wishing for the same thing but eventually got one anyways. I'm so glad I did. It's been one of the best bits of tech gear I've ever purchased. Get's used every day.

Just my $0.02c.

 

[2992]

Wow - this update has given my TV touchscreen functionality, like a giant ipad.

Amazing... now pass that cloth.

good one! (Y)

 

[fpnc]

I've updated to the v3.02 software (from v3.01) and I don't see any obvious differences in features or performance. In any case, I've had very few issues with v3.0 anyway and my Apple TV has worked almost flawlessly for the past year (a year ago I had some WiFi connection issues, but I think I've gotten those under control and all remaining issues are pretty trivial).

I'm still expecting to see a modest hardware update sometime this year, but I'm still happy with my original, nearly three-year-old unit.

 

[MacBoobsPro]

Ooh I sent a strongly written email to SJ the other day de-plauding the crapness of the new 3.0 interface. I did it in a nice way, so hopefully the things I said will have been taken into account. Basically interface tweaks.

 

[iDudemus]

Nonhacked w 3.0.1 running wireless would hang and restart on my audio listings (e.g. scanning through Artists, then selecting one).

With iTunes 9.0.3 on the C2D iMac server, no better.

Went to 3.0.2 and it's def better.

The woman immediately noticed different flowers pictures when it went into screensaver mode.

I don't remember 3.0.1 "multitasking", but you can have music playing while escaping out of Music and scanning throughout the other columns.

Also, up along the music art along the top of the main menu, one of the covers shows a "now playing" album cover with the song name. The others are iTMS suggestions, as before.

 

[pacmania1982]

My fingers are crossed that this update un-gunkifies my AppleTV.
The previous 3.0 update was a serious performance hit for some reason. I'm not sure if it's just my box, but it went from snappy to sludgy.

Agreed - I've never had to restart my Apple TV as much as I do with 3.0.1

Freezing scrolling through my library and even freezes sometimes during tv shows/movies

pac

 

[Gromit]

TV is a sleeping giant.

The reason it didn't really take off was the lack of content. The music industry had to get on board iTunes and it saved their skins. The TV and movie companies were slow make content available via iTunes, and it is still very poor.

Hopefully, with the iPad coming along, the TV and Movie companies will get their heads out of the sand and see the potential for sales and increase what is downloadable. That will have a huge spin off for TV. I use the remote app a lot, so a full size keyboard on a iPad would be great. I can see many possibilities of the TV and iPad working in tandem to offer a great experience.

I will not bother with this update as everything is working fine so I don't want to have to re-patch ATVFlash. Obviously, a future update 4.0 which incorporated many of the ATVFlash extra functionality would be very welcome.