You Can Install Apps on New Apple TV But You Can't Launch Them

As noticed by Gizmodo, iPhone developer Steven Troughton-Smith has discovered that the new Apple TV which was launched a month ago, allows app installation after modification of the apps required to identify them as compatible with Apple TV. Unfortunately, you can't launch them, you will need a launcher for that.

So hackers and jailbreakers must find out a way to launch them, but after the launch of Google TV's site today, Apple will do soon because they don't have any other choices but to put apps in their TV. For your information, SHAtter exploit already works on Apple TV and could jailbreak it, but still no apps! As usual we will keep you informed about any updates for this one!

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Apple Posts New iOS 4.1 for Apple TV

We already told you that new Apple TV is based on iOS but here's a quick heads up which confirms that Apple TV runs iOS. Apple has just posted iOS 4.1 for Apple TV on their servers, I know it's not useful for you because you don't need to restore to it as it comes with it! But this is just a proof.

It would be very interesting if the hackers could jailbreak it to add new features and install apps that would help you to make things you can't imagine. Download link posted below:

Download iOS 4.1 for Apple TV

[Thanks chpwn, 9to5mac]

New Apple TV is based on iOS and can be Jailbroken

Remember the iProd 2,1 reference that was found while testing iOS on iPad? We told you that it may be a next generation iPad with FaceTime or a new CDMA, but a new report brings new possibilities of this string. According to TUAW, it was a new iOS Based Apple TV. The key below was found while exploring iOS 4.2 beta that was released two days ago.

Of course, this $99.99 box may be a new jailbreak target, but to do what? to run apps on a limited storage? or will it do far greater things? [TUAW, via Engadget]

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Apple TV for $99, will be Available in 4 Weeks

Steve Jobs unveiled the new Apple TV, a little tiny box a quarter the size of its predecessor. It’s now all about renting. No more buying things. HD TV shows now rent for $0.99, with, let me remind you, no commercial. ABC, Fox, Netflix are on board.

Price
The new Apple TV will now sell for $99. That’s what the rumor said. It’s dirt cheap and makes me want to buy one. Instantly.

When?
The Apple TV will be available in 4 weeks and you can pre-order today.

Apple announces new Apple's TV?

Apple has just pulled a new Apple TV which has no storage, no purchases. It's now a streaming-focused device with an in a small matte black enclosure we're calling "the hockey puck." New Apple TV rents new HD movies for $4.99, TV episode rentals for 99 cents. ABC and Fox to start. Includes Netflix streaming as well.

Steve Jobs explains,

On the back it’s really simple. It’s got the power supply built in. One HDMI connector. And if you have Ethernet, it’s built in, but if you don’t we’ve built in WiFi. You plug in these two cables and it’s on your network, and that’s all you have to worry about.

It’s got a great remote, and it’s really easy. It’s all HD (when the content’s available. We’ve gone to the rental model, there are no purchases anymore. There’s no storage, because it’s all rental. It’s so affordable you can rent something several times for less than buying it. And you can stream from your computer

Good move Apple? No purchases. No storage. Streaming, no syncing. It's all about Rentals?

Apple To Show September Event Today Via Live Streaming Video Officially

Apple just announced through a press officially, that Apple event will be live streaming video through its official site. This is the first time ever in the history of all the keynote where Apple is offering streaming live video .

This would then mean that the Cupertino company intends to present something really great. Streaming uses the standard HTTP so Apple event can be viewed on any Mac , iPhone , iPod Touch and iPad . CoveringWeb.com of course will offer Live coverage to discuss and comment with you the live event . Do not miss it.
Apple official live video streaming here.
Update 1: You can check the full summary of the Apple Special Event here.

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Live Coverage of Apple’s September 1st Special Media Event

Preparations of well under way for Apple's September 1st media event, one of the most anticipated events of the year for the tech community. We may consider the launching of iPod Touch 4G, iWatch, iTV, iLife major update, iOS 4.1 software update, iTunes cloud and wireless synchronization, TV Show rentals, and more! This post is showing where can you keep updated with the event live on the web.

We are covering the most helpful sites that would be covering this live below:

• Gdgt Live (iPad Friendly)
• Engadget (iPad Friendly)
• MacRumors Live (iPad Friendly)
• Tech Trader Daily
• Ars Technica
• CNET 

Oh, forgot about the time. The event will start at 10am PT (check your local time), Wednesday on 1st September. Also Stay tuned here on CoveringWeb and we will cover this news, announcements and full coverage of Apple's event. Don't forge to Bookmark this tab (Ctrl+D from your browser) and come back when Apple event start, so we will update this post.
Update 1: You can check the full summary of the Apple Special Event here.

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Apple May Offer TV Show Access for $0.99/Month?

It's just a couple of days ago when we heard a rumor saying that Apple is going to offer $.99 TV show rental. Today, Cult of Mac reporting that Apple may be offering access to all the episodes of a TV Show for $.99/month rather then the previously rumored $.99/episode rental charge.

Instead of renting individual TV shows for $1, customers will pay $1 a month for ALL EPISODES of that show. In other words, fans of CBS’ “Big Bang Theory” can get all episodes of the show as long as they continue to pay the $1-a-month access fee. It would cost $12 to watch the show for the whole year. The tip comes from someone with connections inside Apple.

If you thought about it, it's much better! To access to the entire show library for an entire year it would cost you $12 ONLY. In the old rumors if you signed up for 10 individual shows, it would cost you $120 to gain access for an entire year.

When we look closer to the next Apple's event on September 1st, we can say that Steve may be hiding another event behind it's musical guitar. In brief, Apple may announce with both Apple's iTV with ARM Processor and Access to App Store and iPod Touch 4G with front FaceTime camera in this event.
Update 1: You can check the full summary of the Apple Special Event here.

What Should we Expect from Apple in September 1st Event?

It's only two days ago when Apple started to sent invitations for a special Apple musical event. Today, Apple Dressed The Yerba Buena Center For The Event Of September 1st. But people wondering about what should be expected there? can there be an iOS 4.1 announcement? Well, here's my thoughts.

Absolutely, it's a next generation iPod Touch event as Apple dressed the Yerba Buena again in San Francisco with a big guitar that indicates to a musical event. Also expected a new iTunes rental option for TV episodes, TV shows are available for purchase at US $1.99 each. Bloomberg said that Apple will add the rental option for $0.99 just 24 hours after their event.

What about iTV and iOS 4.1? Musical event doesn't refer to an iTV event or iOS 4.1 announcement but who knows, Perhaps Steve has one more thing behind his guitar. Anyway, come back to CoveringWeb on September 1st.
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Apple Dressed The Yerba Buena Center For The Event Of September 1st

As you know, Apple announced that an event will be held on September 1 in San Francisco. Apple is already preparing the place where the event will take place on the Yerba Buena Center. Here are some pictures of how dress for the occasion,

Recall that the main expectations of this event are the renewal of the line iPod Touch, with the introduction of a front camera and support for the new Apple TV (aka iTV) and FaceTime.

In addition, this event may come with updates in the iTunes like streaming music and wireless synchronization as we reported earlier.

We just have to wait another few days to discover all the news that Apple will present this time. [via 9to5mac]
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Apple to Hold iPod Touch 4G / iTV Event on September 1st

Today, we already posted that Apple is holding a new event on September 7th according to Bloomberg, but Watch out! According to Engadget Apple is holding a "Special Event" on September 1st. This Apple event may be iPod Touch 4G, Apple iTV or may be both, Who knows?

C'mon, you saw this one coming, right? Just like they always do come fall time, Apple will be holding a "special event" on September 1st out in San Francisco, and we'll be on the ground reporting live. Think we'll see that new Apple TV we've been hearing about? Some iPods? One more things? Yes, probably. Tune in here at 10AM PT / 1PM ET on the 1st to catch the best liveblog in the business! 

This event is probably at 10:00 AM PT as mentioned above in the quotes, This special event is a musical event  not iOS 4.1 or MobileMe it's iPod Touch 4G / iTV, So stay tuned here and we will keep updated for this big and special event.
Update 1: You can check the full summary of the Apple Special Event here.

Apple iTV will have ARM Processor and Access to App Store [Report]

AppleInsider is reporting that the new Apple iTV will be supported with ARM processor as the iPhone 4 and iPad. Not only that, It will have full access to the App Store. Reports say that Apple iTV may have the access to the iPhone App Store which offers about a quarter-million options for users.

Like the iPhone 4 and iPad, the new Apple TV will run the iOS operating system and be powered by a processor with ARM architecture, and will also have access to the App Store, according to one prominent analyst.

iTV was first rumored to be launched on Mid September but today we reported that Bloomberg got a new date for iTV launch, September 7th! So, will it really be able to change everything with only $99?
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Bloomberg: iPod Touch 4G, iTV to be Announced September 7th

Yesterday, we already told you that Apple is in advanced talking with News Corp to bring $.99 TV Show rentals to their upcoming $99 iTV. Today, it was noticed by Fortune that Bloomberg report recently includes a date, that date is mentioned as an Apple event coming on September 7th! You might want to pencil September 7th in for $99 iTV and iPod Touch 4G announcement.

Apple plans to hold a San Francisco event Sept. 7, two weeks ahead of the start of the new prime-time TV season, to unveil the service and an updated line of entertainment products, two people said

It was also reported by Kevin Rose, the founder of Digg, that Apple TV (iTV) will be launched by the Mid of September and it will change everything! So, we can see clear that Apple is preparing this event in the next two weeks, Get Ready!

Update 1: You can check the full summary of the Apple Special Event here.

Apple to Offer New 99-Cent TV Show Rental Service

Bloomberg reporting that Apple is in advanced talking with News Corp and other companies to bring $.99 TV Show rentals to their upcoming $99 Apple TV. Apple would be counting on video content to increase the Continuation of their iOS devices such as the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch! Check the quotes after the jump..

Viewers would be able to rent programs from News Corp.'s Fox for 48 hours, said the people, who declined to be identified because discussions aren’t public. CBS Corp. and Walt Disney Co., where Apple Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs is a board member and the largest shareholder, also are in talks about joining the effort, the people say.

Update 1: Bloomberg: iPod Touch 4G, iTV to be Announced September 7th here.
Upadte 2: You can check the full summary of the Apple Special Event here.

iTV Will Release By Mid Of September, iTv Will Change Everything

The founder of Digg, Kevin Rose, has expressed some ideas about AppleTV (aka iTV). There is no new technical details but Apple could launch the new product in September. Engadget has already spoken several time of the new iTV, on the basis of statements unearthed.

The new iTV product seems to arrive by mid-September (probably 14) and Rose added that the new iTV will change everything:

- iOS TV Applications: Expect to see an iPhone/Pad like marketplace for television applications. Video sharing/streaming/recording apps, interactive news apps, and of course games.
- a la carte (app) stations: With Apple’s iAds, content producers (eg. ABC/NBC/etc.) can directly monetize and distribute their content. This will eventually destroy the television side of the cable and satellite industry, as your only requirement to access these on-demand stations will be an internet connection. Say goodbye to your monthly cable bill.
- .Me Picture/Video sharing: At $99 your parents, grandparents, and friends will have an iTV. Sharing pictures/videos from your iPhone will happen with the push of a button. Imagine getting a notification of new family videos the next time you turn on your TV. My mom will love this feature.
- The iPad will turn into one big badass remote control: The iPad will be the preferred input device for the iTV. You’ll be able to editing videos, control games, and extend the interactive television experience. Imagine watching monday night football on the TV while viewing/exploring other camera angles on the iPad.

All this at $99, We have to wait until the mid of September and see!

Update 1: You can check the full summary of the Apple Special Event here.