Apple TV Software Updated to 3.0 — Adds New UI, Breaks Boxee
As anticipated, Apple has updated the Apple TV software to 3.0, which brings a new interface and home screen with quick access to favorite content. Instead of drilling down to get to a recently-rented movie, it’s now accessible right off the home screen, as are favorite TV Shows, podcasts and YouTube movies.
The update also adds support for iTunes LPs and iTunes Extras, as well as Genius Mixes and internet radio.
The update likely breaks Boxee, the unsanctioned internet media player that actually makes the Apple TV useful, but internet radio is a welcome addition.
To support the new Apple TV software, Apple has also updated iTunes to 9.0.2. As well as being compatible with the Apple TV 3.0 software, the update adds a new “dark” viewing option in Grid View. The iTunes update also once again breaks Palm Pre syncing.
Leander Kahney is the editor and publisher of Cult of Mac, and author of three books about technology culture: 
