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Eric Willis

Apple TV - New Apple TV running tvOS

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Filip Mares
For all the web developers: "New templates using XML and Javascript are also available as a framework for tvOS apps, so you can use predefined layouts and Javascript APIs to quickly create beautiful apps ideal for streaming media."
Eric Willis
Hunter
The new Apple TV looks awesome. It's running tvOS, has a new remote with touch surface and Siri-support, and has universal search so you can easily search through all your shows. They've also added some cool gaming features.
Andy O'Dower
@erictwillis We're starting our app build right now. Can't wait.
Paul Kemp
AppleTV has had a big impact on my habits. I've now lived without mainstream TV channels for 3+ years. I'm excited by this update. I'm guessing older gen 3 Apple TVs will not be upgradable to the new OS
Milan vd Bovenkamp ♠
@filipmares I don't think there's any update, because of the new hardware. The device looked significantly bigger so I guess the others are just legacy
Braden Hamm
@samatrouh downvote :( but I'm not too sad since I'm upgrading anyway. I was just hoping I could keep using the old one for another TV.
Lachlan Campbell
@samatrouh they couldn't be upgraded. Without gestures, Siri, etc from the new remote, it wouldn't work 😁
daniellevine
I was really hoping for a find my remote feature. Either a button on the ATV box or using iPhone -- anyone else?
phillpafford
still wanted a homeKit hub and Siri API
Kevin Henry
@phillpafford Siri API seems like a no-brainer as people will want to interact with Apps on Apple TV using their voice. Anyone know if this is coming?
Braden Hamm
@phillpafford Same. I'm hoping there will be a press release before the Apple TV launches in October.
Shane Vitarana
@phillpafford I don't want a separate hub for each of my HomeKit devices. I was hoping Apple TV would be the one rule them all.
Chris Messina
Top Hunter
I actually use my Roku box more than my Apple TV for Netflix, Amazon, Rdio, and Pandora. I'm not sure this upgrade will win me over.
Milan vd Bovenkamp ♠
@chrismessina of course there're lots of great boxes already. But the beauty is in the integrations with other iDevices, and the App Store I guess :)
Braden Hamm
@chrismessina Do you use it for games?
Chris Messina
Top Hunter
@bradenhamm I don't, no. But I do use my iDevices for casual gaming.
Braden Hamm
@chrismessina Is that because you're not into games, or you just don't like that method of playing games. I'm asking because it seems like I'll use it a lot with the new Apple TV, for myself and my kids, but maybe it won't be as fun in practice?
Chris Messina
Top Hunter
@bradenhamm mostly a matter of time. I'm sure the kids would enjoy App Store games on tvOS.
Steven Hambleton
Does this mean we'll get loads of annoying notifications while watching a movie?
Paul Robert Cary
@stinhambo That's a great point. On our site we allow for notifications while viewing until you enter Cinematic Mode (fullscreen) which mutes them.
Josh Barkin
Evan Zhou
I think this update is HUGE. A lot of potential to bring family and friends together more.
Simon B
This is going to be fantastic, but I was hoping it would sit inline between the main TV input (e.g. cable/satellite box) and the TV so that we could put AppleTV apps on top of the main TV picture. I suppose that would create HDCP issues though.
Sebastian Kreutzberger
What a great improvement. I was everytime super annoyed when I had to use the on-screen keyboard for searching on Youtube or Netflix - I often wanted to throw the remote control out of the window. The new UI with its shadows, blurs and focus on content is gorgeous and I can’t wait to have one! Plus: the new app market will be a super booster.
✎ Andrew Warner
It looks good, but I'm still anti-TV. It encourages too much passivity in me.
Paul Robert Cary
@andrewwarner Interesting. What kind of digital entertainment do you consume, if any?
alexis bonte
Anyone know where the Unity port is for this?
Julio Terra
Really like that they are finally bringing some much needed updates to AppleTV. The search feature is the one I am most excited about. New UI also looks nice. Might be time for me to upgrade.
Phil Weiner
Why do products from big companies like Apple even end up ℗ product hunt? The entire world knows this exists.
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