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Well, at least we can get the hardware over and done with quickly. The latest Apple TV looks exactly like the old one, and it's innards aren't really any different either. Box steady: no change to the look, little to the spec For the record, there's an...
I like the Apple TV: the UI is easy to navigate and, if retrograde, nonetheless paves the way for apps; the remote is excellent; it's responsive, and playback is good; and the box itself is compact and doesn't need a power brick. It is one elegant, co...
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channelpro.co.uk Updated:
2012-04-26 01:36:34
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Full HD video and greater AirPlay support make the revamped Apple TV an attractive propositionRating: 4Average: 4 (1 vote) The Apple TV is the black sheep of the Apple family, this latest update being casually dropped into the keynote speech for the la...
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wired.co.uk Updated:
2012-04-26 01:36:34
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Is it better to be a jack of all trades or a master of one? In today's ruthless technology jungle the former seems to be true. Convergence crushes single purpose products and we buy by ticking off an ever longer checklist of features and minimum requir...
Stylish hardware, refined software, 1080p playback and seamless audio and video AirPlay integration with existing Apple products...
Apple TV remains little more than a TV conduit for more capable devices and without them it flounders...
The Apple TV is a hard product to score because it is exceptionally needy. On its own it is a modest upgrade on an average product with limited functionality that Apple sceptics should avoid. But place the Apple TV amongst iTunes users, iOS devices an...
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The design is Identical to the previous version of Apple TV, but the third-generation box has a new interface, and new specs - namely support for 1080p - but is it worth the upgrade, or for people yet to get one, the purchase? We've been living with t...
iTunes on your TV, Airplay some content from your iPad or iPhone, Photostream support...
No BBC iPlayer or any app support, not all movies in the UK are available in 1080p, interface is still very clunky, AirPlay doesn't work for all apps...
Apple TV is still a strange beast to understand, and this release doesn't change that...
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Although the previous Apple TV was pretty slick to use, its lowly 720p output counted against it. For the 2012 new Apple TV, things have changed and it's now a Full HD 1080p video streamer. What hasn't changed is the Apple TV's incredibly small dimensi...
Works brilliantly and smoothly with online movies and TV programmes, while AirPlay makes it at home on an Apple network. The limited file support and lack of UPnP support is still a little disappointing, though...
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alphr.com Updated:
2012-04-26 01:36:34
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The Apple TV is the black sheep of the Apple family, this latest update being casually dropped into the keynote speech for the launch of the new iPad . Like the tablet, you'd do well to spot any physical difference from its predecessor - it's a mere milli...
Full HD video and greater AirPlay support make the revamped Apple TV an attractive proposition...
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One of the chief complaints about the first version of Apple TV released onto the US market was that the device could only stream video at 720p. In line with Apple's recent upgrade of the iPad's screen to the 'retina' display, the company has now upgra...
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The new-model of Apple TV looks and acts exactly like the previous model. I’ve spent the last week with the new, 1080p-compatible version of the Apple TV, and I’m here to report thatit’s exactly like its predecessor in all but one way. See also New iPa...
At £99, the third-generation Apple TV continues to be as excellent a value as the previous model—and now it supports higher-quality video too. That’s a good thing. For those with the previous generation, however, the decision to upgrade comes down to w...
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The new model of Apple TV looks and acts exactly like the previous model. I’ve spent the last week with the new, , and I’m here to report that in all but one way.That difference is its support for native 1080p video, as streamed from iTunes, over the...
Good value for money, 1080 video standout feature...
Not much difference from the previous model, 1080 videos require fast internet connection...
At $109, the third-generation Apple TV continues to be as excellent a value as the previous model – and now it supports higher-quality video too. That’s a good thing. For those with the previous generation, however, the decision to upgrade comes down t...
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The new-model of Apple TV looks and acts exactly like the previous model. I’ve spent the last week with the new, 1080p-compatible version of the Apple TV, and I’m here to report that it’s exactly like its predecessor in all but one way. That difference...
There is a lot to like about the third-gen Apple TV. It's well-built and easy to use. But it offers access to a limited range of content; the Apple TV - at least in the UK - still doesn't offer the variety of content offered by much of the competition. Pl...
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The Apple TV has always been a complementary product in the company’s line-up. It’s never had the top-line billing of the iPhone, or iPad, or the ever-increasing Mac range. The latest update doesn’t change that — the little black box works at its best...
Excellent interface, Huge content library...
High rental prices, No persistent storage...
If you're invested in the Apple ecosystem, the Apple TV is a good product: it's the easiest way to get movies and TV shows from iTunes onto the big screen. Music is a more complex proposition, requiring iTunes Match or a networked iTunes library. Using...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2012-06-29 01:18:52
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Despite its name, the AppleTV isn't actually a TV set, but a small set-top box. Once connected to your TV using a HDMI cable and to your broadband router either wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, it lets you rent a wide variety of TV shows and movies...
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At the same time as announcing the new (now not so new) iPad in March 2012, Apple also issued an update to its Apple TV. It wasn't the full on Apple iTV , the rumoured Apple television that many had hopped for, rather it was a small revision to the existi...
Very easy to use and set up, AirPlay streaming rock solid, Movies in 1080p HD quality, AirPlay Mirroring with iOS devices...
No TV tuner, Still no iPlayer app!, AirPlay is locked, down, Movie rentals are expensive...
If you have your heart set on an Apple TV, and you don't mind dealing with a few flaws, there's nothing horrifyingly wrong with Apple's new system. For anyone who's already bought into the ecosystem, there's plenty to enjoy with plenty of room for the sys...
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Despite all the rumours about Apple launching an actual television of its own, the current AppleTV remains a rather unambitious little set-top box with only limited access to the many TV and streaming video services that are now available on the Intern...
affordable, compact design, attractive graphical interface...
only provides access to very limited range of TV and video services...
It is possible to run apps for some services on an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad and then stream them to the AppleTV using AirPlay – but the AppleTV really needs to provide direct access to those services without requiring any expensive additional hardware...
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Stuff magazine Tue, Mar 27 2012, 5:11PM Over the years, the Apple TV has delighted and frustrated in equal measure. This diminutive media streamer has always been slick to use, its polished interface and simple set-up making it an ideal choice fo...
Best friends with your iPad, 1080p video, Plenty of streaming options...
Not much full HD content on iTunes, Fiddles with audio sampling rate...
More appealing than ever, the latest Apple TV is finally the streamer we’d always hoped it could be...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-04-11 01:20:33
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At the same time as announcing the new (now not so new) iPad in March 2012, Apple also issued an update to its Apple TV.It wasn't the full on Apple iTV, the rumoured Apple television that many had hopped for, rather it was a small revision to the existing...
Very easy to use and set up, AirPlay streaming rock solid, Movies in 1080p HD quality, AirPlay Mirroring with iOS devices...
No TV tuner, Still no iPlayer app!, AirPlay is lockeddown, Movie rentals are expensive...
If you've already got some Apple devices in your home then Apple TV is a natural fit and at this price you should really consider getting one because it integrates wonderfully with your current setup. But for everyone else, even with the addition of 1080...
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techmadeeasy.co.uk Updated:
2014-05-14 05:15:16
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Minor improvements, but much the same as version 2.In amongst the media frenzy associated with the release of the iPad 3 (sorry, “The New iPad”), Apple also released an upgraded version of their self confessed “hobby device”, the AppleTV.The new version l...
Those gripes aside, the latest AppleTV is a great evolution of an existing product. 1080p playback and a faster processor have been added, while the price has remained stable at £99.Owners of Apple devices, and those with large iTunes libraries, will defi...
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We should declare that we stumped up for online purchase of the new Apple TV on the day of its announcement, astounded by the price of $129, and desiring it primarily as a music streamer. We mention this because reviews written by purchasers are invariabl...
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The rumours that Apple might launch an actual TV continue to fly – as they have done for more than a year now – but at the moment all we've got is this relatively modest software update for the existing AppleTV box. UPDATE: read our latest Apple TV review...
affordable, compact design, attractive graphical interface...
only provides access to very limited range of TV and video services...
From a technical point of view, the AppleTV is as slick and neatly designed as you'd expect from Apple. However, its reliance upon iTunes and Netflix is frustrating for users outside the US, and the AppleTV won't live up to its considerable potential unti...
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Now that we're heading towards the 3rd generation of Apple TV it's interesting to look back on how the design changed with the two previous models, and looking at what the Apple TV 3 needs to do in a crowded market in 2012. Can the popular brand innovate...
If Apple does have a secret weapon to innovate this year we'd love to know your predictions in the comments below. You can read about recent ATV3 rumors in our earlier article found here.You can add us to your circle on Google+, follow us on Twitter, join...
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The Apple TV is a connected set-top box that offers access to iTunes TV shows and movies, as well as content from Netflix, YouTube and Vimeo. Here's our Apple TV review.Apple has just dropped the price of the Apple TV to £79 from £99. The unit hasn't chan...
Apple TV is a relatively inexpensive, easy to use and stylish settop box...
Not much content, really ties you in to iTunes...
There is a lot to like about the Apple TV. It's well-built and easy to use. But it offers access to a limited range of content, now that Apple has reduced the price it is no longer the most expensive option for streaming TV. However, the Apple TV - at lea...
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The software Apple released to developers yesterday is officially the fourth beta of the latest Apple TV 7.0 software, which is the operating system on Apple's tiny black box. Earlier betas of the Apple TV 7.0 software introduced new features such as iClo...
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that Apple will always do its own thing. Take media streamers , for example. This sector has changed a great deal in the last year alone, but the folks at Cupertino have done little to the Apple TV. The company simp...
Smooth operation, Excellent integration (for Apple devices)...
Limited app options, Too closed for non-Apple users...
The Apple TV is a gorgeous piece of kit, and for those who have bought into Apple's way everything is lovely.But we don't think that's enough anymore, especially when similar money buys more versatile options. Loosen up, eh, Apple?See all our media stream...
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digitalmediaandit.com Updated:
2015-06-14 06:53:22
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Since my Bluray & DVD collection is now upto 3 large shelves, I decided it was time to begin my search for an online video store! Essentially, what I was looking for was “something” that should allow streaming movies instantly from the internet and that t...
Keeping all of the above in mind and trying to make a sound judgement, I'd have to hand the Apple TV as the winner. It's the better option for those that are after a rather traditional, full-featured media streamer. The biggest selling point here is that...
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It's been a long time since Apple updated the Apple TV, the last significant update was back in 2012 - although there was a minor update in 2013, if you are being pedantic - either way, the old Apple TV was based on at least three year old technology, and...
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It's worth making it clear that this isn't the latest Apple TV anymore, with it being superseded by the far more powerful Apple TV (4th generation) last year. The new device is far more flexible with a proper app store that lets you add apps you want from...
It's taken a while, but Apple TV 3rd gen has moved from being a very average media streamer, into a powerful one. With support for all of the major streaming services (Apple, Netflix and Amazon Prime Instant Video), Apple TV gives you access to the majori...
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technoodling.net Updated:
2016-11-24 08:08:36
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Actually, it hasn't really been that long since Apple released the latest iteration of the Apple TV – mid-March, was it? So it's not too late to review it, even though rumor has it a real Apple TV , the one with an LED/LCD, is coming out the end of the ye...
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In our first look at the new 2012 Apple TV it was clear that the form factor and basic function was consistent with many of the other over the top (OTT) media streamers on the market, but it was the visual appealing user interface (UI) that really shin...
Having spent the time to get a real feel for the Apple TV it has become clear that while the device is hampered by weak WiFi capabilities, the lack of HDMI CEC, and a frustrating reliance on an antiquated method for creating/managing credentials the de...
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maclife.com Updated:
2012-04-26 01:36:33
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The new Apple TV looks exactly like the previous version: same small black box. It’s got the same inputs and outputs on the back: AC power, HDMI output, micro-USB for service only, optical audio output, 10/100 Ethernet. It’s just as easy to set up: si...
1080p support added. Capable streaming from Macs, PCs, and iOS devices. Internet content from Netflix, MLB, NHL, NBA, and more. Streams photos from Flickr, iCloud Photo Stream, and MobileMe.
Can’t add more content channels or customize interface. Can’t connect it to a TV without HDMI.
If you’ve been waiting for 1080p, now’s the time to get an Apple TV, especially if you’re heavily invested in iTunes content and/or you want to beam your media from your Mac to your TV. But if your big-screen TV tops out at 720p, and you just want to...
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Apple's latest set-top box adds in 1080p support. Did you need something else?...
Full 1080p HD (yes, please!), Incredibly easy setup, Userfriendly iconbased interface, New features, same $99 price...
Content is limited to iTunes and select partners (no VUDU or Amazon Instant Video), Could use a QWERTY keyboard, iTunes Match account required to access cloudbased music...
If you're not an "Apple person" and are just looking for something to stream Netflix or YouTube, you may want to look into a Roku box. Roku can do that and much more, and with less expensive hardware. But if you're ensconced in Apple goodies and iTune...
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Video Review: Apple TV with 1080p HD brings you direct access to your favorite movies, television shows, music and other media straight to your TV for only $99. Matt Mira and Kevin Pereira take a look at the new features, like AirPlay, the easy set-up...
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wired.com Updated:
2012-04-26 01:36:34
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For those who subscribe to the Apple way, owning an Apple TV set-top box is a given. It integrates seamlessly with Apple’s existing iTunes and iCloud services and connects instantly to other Mac and iOS devices, effortlessly pulling video, audio and ph...
1080p, finally. Purchases from iTunes are stored in iCloud for syncing across devices. If you’re an iTunes Match subscriber, you can stream your tunes and playlists from iCloud. Use AirPlay to stream from any iOS device, or from any iTunes library on your network. Browsing and navigation is mostly painless...
Similarlypriced boxes (like the Roku 2 XS) offer more streaming services. Can’t remove or rearrange icons in main menu. 8GB storage is for caching only, and you can’t sideload content through the microUSB port. Remote is too simple and too easy to lose — luckily, the iOS Remote app is a solid substitute. No analog ports, digital connections only.
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You can now buy a $100 box that streams a large catalog of available-to-anyone video that's nearly as high-fidelity as Blu-ray. The Apple TV is not the first blow to video on discs, but it definitely hit a vein.In terms of an overall, pants-on-couch exper...
The Apple TV is still the exact same minimalist masterwork—deserving of a spot at the MoMA someday. It's unchanged from its prior form, and just as easy to set up: plug in the juice, hook up the HDMI, and you're in business. The equally minimalist remote...
Most of the way ain't all of the way. Streaming a file the size of a full Blu-ray movie just isn't feasible with today's internet speeds, unless you're using the WiFi at Los Alamos or sleeping with the cable guy or something. Apple has to cut corners usin...
Despite its ugly new interface, the Apple TV is still the best of its breed. But thanks to its newfound stellar video quality, it now straddles two categories—sure, its the best streaming box, but it might actually give you a reason to avoid (or ditch) a...
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Two years later, and our Editors' Choice set-top box Apple TV ($99, 4 stars) is back, and it's new and improved. Those improvements are very, very slight, but they still count. The 2012 model is pretty much identical to the old one in size, shape, feature...
Supports 1080p output. Clean, attractive, easy-to-use interface. Excellent iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch integration.
Streaming media services are limited. No Hulu Plus...
The new Apple TV is just a 1080p version of the old Apple TV with updated firmware, but it's still one of the best ways to watch your videos on your HDTV...
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After Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs biography got fans hyperventilating for an Apple-branded television last fall, the winter announcement of a lightly refreshed Apple TV may have come as a letdown. Still physically identical to its predecessor, the bee...
Dead-simple user interface and setup, Attractive, unobtrusive design, AirPlay makes screen mirroring a snap...
Remote lacks QWERTY keyboard, needs line of sight, Lacks major streaming services like Hulu Plus, Pandora, Sometimes sluggish browsing, Requires iTunes for network sharing...
Short of AirPlay and an idiot-proof interface, the current Apple TV offers little that can’t be found elsewhere, and lacks plenty that can...
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The new-model of Apple TV looks and acts exactly like the previous model. I’ve spent the last week with the new, 1080p-compatible version of the Apple TV, and I’m here to report that it’s exactly like its predecessor in all but one way. That difference...
It's the only option for streaming iTunes content, Apple Music, HomeKit, and AirPlay further extend the box's usefulness, App-driven home screen is easy to understand, Fairly cheap for a high-end set-top box, Only platform that still lacks voice search...
Outdated hardware translates to long loading times, Limited app selection, Remote is overly simplistic and depends on line of sight...
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Stuff magazine Tue, Mar 27 2012, 5:11PM Over the years, the Apple TV has delighted and frustrated in equal measure. This diminutive media streamer has always been slick to use, its polished interface and simple set-up making it an ideal choice fo...
More appealing than ever, the latest Apple TV is finally the streamer we’d always hoped it could be...
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The iPad (3) took front row during the recent launch extravaganza, however Apple also refreshed their Apple TV with a new model sporting a single core A5 SoC and some other noteworthy tweaks. We've spent some time with the new model since its launch, and...
The downsides with Apple TV continue to be what they were in the previous version. There's no support for some of the other up and coming video streaming services like Vudu (who offers up to 9 Mbps 1080p streaming) or Hulu or countless others. In addition...
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If you look at the new 3rd generation Apple TV as an iPad accessory that also lets you watch streaming content, then it's nearly a five-star product and the one of the best iPad accessories you can buy. If you see it as a set-top box for viewing streaming...
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The new Apple TV delivers 1080p video along with the features and revamped user interface of "Software Update 5," a free update to existing second generation Apple TV users...
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Apple TV has the backing of legions of fans, because the $99 set-top box connects to iTunes, allowing them to watch or listen to all their purchased media files on the big screen. The Apple TV is also AirPlay ready, which means iPhone, iPad and Mac owners...
Simple interfac, Only player that works with iTune, AirPlay beams media from Apple devices...
Fewer content choices than competitor, No universal search capabilit, Not much free content...
For Apple-centric households, Apple TV is a handy accessory that gives users access to the iTunes library and content from Apple devices on their home theaters. However, those intent on becoming cord-cutters (people who have chosen to get rid of their...
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Apple TV 1080p review Apple has just launched a new version of their small, inexpensive Apple TV media box that will add new functionality to your HDTV. The new Apple TV now supports 1080p resolution and a new user interface has been introduced. The box n...
User experience & friendliness, AirPlay, 1080p movies & Netflix, Control everything with iOS devices, Home Sharing, Ridiculously low power consumption, Size and price...
Requires other Apple devices, No 1080p24 support, No TV apps, 1080p a bit too compressed...
The new Apple TV with 1080p looks exactly the same. Nothing has changed since the last generation of the box. The remote control is that same and you can use the same Remote app for your iPhone/iPad. But this is not a bad thing because last year's box was...
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Apple introduced its set-top digital media player in 2007, and it's currently on its third generation of hardware. Not a lot seem to have changed since the svelte streaming box was first introduced – so can we really recommend purchasing it in 2014?The Ap...
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The numbers don't lie. When Netflix accounts for more than a third of US internet bandwidth, when streaming services are racking up Emmys by the truckload, when cable subscriber numbers dwindle while Amazon Prime Video sign-ups soar, it's hard to avoid th...
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ReviewMonday, November 02, 2015, 05:00 pm PT (08:00 pm ET)The new Apple TV has been revamped both inside and out, sporting an entirely new operating system dubbed tvOS that brings it even closer to iOS, along with an overhauled Siri Remote featuring voice...
The Siri Remote with touchpad works great, Universal search finally makes it easier to locate content, The App Store and iCloud integration are off to a promising start, Game controller support is already better than on iOS...
Siri doesn't support the App Store or Apple Music —yet, Why no iOS Remote app support?, At $149, some may want to wait for more cord cutting incentives, Where to buy, The fourth-generation Apple TV is priced at $149 equipped with 32GB of storage and $199...
For now, before the tvOS App Store has time to grow and mature, and before Apple has a chance to work out some of the kinks and bugs on the fourth-generation Apple TV, the main question for prospective buyers should be: How invested are you in the Apple...
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Apple TV is a set-top box battered by the forces of time. Now more than two years old, it's showing its age in terms of interface and performance, and it might be replaced by a newer model in the near future. That could explain why Apple recently slashed...
It's the only option for streaming iTunes content, Apple Music, HomeKit, and AirPlay further extend the box's usefulness, Appdriven home screen is easy to understand, Fairly cheap for a highend settop box, Only platform that still lacks voice search...
Outdated hardware translates to long loading times, Limited app selection, Remote is overly simplistic and depends on line of sight...
While it's beginning to show its age, Apple TV's hooks into the Apple ecosystem still make it worth considering...
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