Apple Releases Minor Update For Apple TV With HD Previews, Bug Fixes

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You can grab Apple's latest Apple TV update now.

Earlier today Apple released a minor update for Apple TV owners. HD iTunes Store previews have been added for movies and TV shows alongside several bug fixes and stability improvements.

  • Previews for movies and TV shows from the iTunes Store can now be viewed in HD.
  • Fixes an issue that caused some iOS apps to have trouble connecting via AirPlay.
  • Improves the reliability of Home Sharing connections.
  • Addresses an issue affecting Netflix login and navigation.
  • Includes fixes for issues affecting stability and performance.

Version 5.0.1 of the iOS-based software can be downloaded now under General > Software Update in the Apple TV’s Settings menu. Apple released its major 5.0 update for the Apple TV alongside the third-gen model back in March. This is the first update since version 5.0, and 5.0.1 can be installed on both second and third-gen Apple TVs.

Source: Apple

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