Video: Apple TV OS ported to iPod touch

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Handhelds, Mods / Hacks, Software, Videos

So, now we know that the new Apple TV runs iOS, which is what we expected. What we didn’t expect was that you’d be able to run the Apple TV version of iOS 4.1 on an iPod touch. The software that runs on the Apple TV is called Lowtide, and looks to operate just fine on the iPod, save for some screen real estate issues.

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Apple Remote gets updated: aluminum, $19

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Apple, Home Entertainment, PC / Laptop

Apple has just released an updated Apple Remote, the first time the remote has been redesigned since its initial release. As you can see, the remote gains an iPod-like click wheel, and the play/pause button is now on its own. The remote supports iPod and iPhone when docked in the iPod Universal Dock, and also supports any Mac that has a built-in IR receiver. Apple says nothing about the Apple TV, but since it has an IR, this should naturally work there as well. You can order one now for $19, and it’ll ship in 2-4 weeks.

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iTunes, QuickTime, iMovie, and Front Row updated - fire up Software Update!

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Movies, Music, Software

With the announcement of iTunes movie rentals, you knew that you had to expect a new version of iTunes right? Well, it looks like Apple has just pushed out updates for iTunes, QuickTime, iMovie, and Front Row. FIre up Software Update now to get the goodness, and let us know if anything starts acting funny, okay?

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