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Rumor: Apple developing iOS-based HDTV for late 2011 release

Sometimes you have to turn a hobby into a full-time job. Per DailyTech, Apple is rumored to be working on an iOS-powered connected TV, possibly for release as early as this fall. A former Apple executive, speaking anonymously, said the company plans to “blow Netflix and all those other guys away” by bundling Apple TV […]

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Apple TV 4.2.1 update released, addresses “HDTV flicker” issue

Apple on Tuesday released a minor update for its second-generation Apple TV set top box, with software version 4.2.1 addressing an issue that caused screen flickering on some older high-definition TVs. Per AppleInsider, the Apple TV Software Update 4.2.1 can now be downloaded directly from the device. It applies only to the second-generation Apple TV, […]

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Users report HDMI handshaking, connectivity issues with second-gen Apple TV

It’s a nifty thing, but perhaps a bug fix is in order. Per AppleInsider, some early adopters of Apple’s second-generation Apple TV are reporting issues with streaming HD rentals and problems completing “HDMI handshakes” between the new Apple TV and their HD TVs. Several discussion threads on Apple’s support forums related to issues with HD […]

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Second-gen Apple TV may be causing video distortion on older TVs

Apple’s long-awaited second generation Apple TV may be spiffy, but there may be bugs to sort out. Per CNET, the set-top box may cause video distortion and users have reported that the new Apple TV may not be compatible with some television sets only five years old. User jitterysquid first posted the issue in the […]

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Rumor: Apple TV could be renamed iTV, drop 1080p support and gain apps

It’s the rumors that keep life interesting. Per a continuing rumor on Engadget, sources have stated that the Apple TV’s product name will be changed to “iTV” while also dropping support for 1080p video output to standardize on 720p HDTV. The current articles indicates that the next generation Apple TV will move from a scaled […]