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Apple TV Update Adds AirTunes Streaming, Support for Other Remotes

by Darren Murph on November 20, 2008 at 11:03 AM


For home theater junkies who've been having a difficult time taking the Apple TV seriously, you should definitely have a look at what the latest software update brings to the dinner table. First off, we should warn you that any non-Apple TV software (like, you know, Boxee) will be banished should you choose to update, but if you're kosher on that front, we'll continue on.

Apple's changelog notes that AirTunes streaming is now enabled, meaning that tunes can be streamed from the STB to AirPort Express speakers or other ATV units nearby. Additionally, the box can now learn other remotes, meaning that you can probably get your universal remote to handle this bugger, too. The last big addition is that Playlists in iTunes can now be seen on Apple TV, and there's also support for volume control in Music.

Grab the download from within your box now if you dare, and feel free to chime in with any other noteworthy changes you happen upon.

[Via TUAW]

Tags: AirTunes, apple tv, AppleTv, boxee, digital downloads, DigitalDownloads, firmware, infrared, IR, movie set-top-box, MovieSet-top-box, software update, SoftwareUpdate, streaming, update, updates

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