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“This particular jailbreak, via the SHAtter exploit that was first used on the iPod touch 4G, is not ready for prime time, according to the developers,” Morphy reports. “It will take more iterations and development work before consumers can being installing third-party apps on Apple TV, Rob Walch, host of Today in iPhone, told MacNewsWorld.”
“One way or another apps will be coming to Apple TV, Walch predicted,” Morphy reports. “Either developers will learn how to install them via the jailbreak or Apple will allow consumers to use them on the device, or both… ‘I think Apple is going to allow people to run certain niche apps, like ABC or Hulu,’ Walch predicted.”
Morphy reports, “One problem could be the interface — Apple TV doesn’t have a touchscreen, and a remote is not sufficient for what would be required. However Apple TV specs do include Bluetooth, Walch pointed out, which would support Apple’s multitouch Magic Trackpad.”
MacDailyNews Take: Or you could just use your iPad.
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the new apple remote app for ipad seems strangely bereft. It’s as if there is a big chunk of unused functionality lurking in there just waiting to be released.
The iPad controlled games are going to be quite something to behold.
Imagine each member of the family with their own hd control environment playing a game together.
Kind of makes m$ “kinect” or sony “ps move” look just as lame as the wii that they were stealing it from.
Talk about a leap-frog. Do that with your $onyErikson! Or how ’bout a Zune and 360 where are they with that?
the new apple remote app for ipad seems strangely bereft. It’s as if there is a big chunk of unused functionality lurking in there just waiting to be released.
The iPad controlled games are going to be quite something to behold.
Imagine each member of the family with their own hd control environment playing a game together.
Kind of makes m$ “kinect” or sony “ps move” look just as lame as the wii that they were stealing it from.
Talk about a leap-frog. Do that with your $onyErikson! Or how ’bout a Zune and 360 where are they with that?
There are probably going to be apps for Apple TV, but they will be Apple TV apps that are designed for the Apple TV’s non-touch interface, just as there are now iPhone apps and apps that are specially designed for the iPad’s larger screen interface.
There may be apps that run on the Apple TV, with a secondary custom “remote control” app that installs on your iPad or iPhone or iPod touch. That would provide a more flexible touch and motion -based interface if the standard push-button remote control is not sufficient for a particular app (such as some fancy game). The app itself is still running on the Apple TV, with the iDevice acting as the controller.
There are probably going to be apps for Apple TV, but they will be Apple TV apps that are designed for the Apple TV’s non-touch interface, just as there are now iPhone apps and apps that are specially designed for the iPad’s larger screen interface.
There may be apps that run on the Apple TV, with a secondary custom “remote control” app that installs on your iPad or iPhone or iPod touch. That would provide a more flexible touch and motion -based interface if the standard push-button remote control is not sufficient for a particular app (such as some fancy game). The app itself is still running on the Apple TV, with the iDevice acting as the controller.
It seems like Apple intentionally allowed jailbreaking on the Apple TV. It’s a great way to build the cult, and there’s no downside.
By the way, the poll for “If you had to downgrade from an iPhone…”
Why isn’t “death” on the list?
It would be nice to be able to leave poll comments!
It seems like Apple intentionally allowed jailbreaking on the Apple TV. It’s a great way to build the cult, and there’s no downside.
By the way, the poll for “If you had to downgrade from an iPhone…”
Why isn’t “death” on the list?
It would be nice to be able to leave poll comments!
Wonder what percentage of people who bought a Wii system play it consistently (not just watch their girlfriends play)? I know at least a few families that bought it, was initially excited, but then it just became nothing more than a DVD player or sit and collect dust.
Gaming is not the same as sports. Until we get the holo-deck there are still lots of more compelling ways to play than just swinging a remote stand on a fake board.
Wonder what percentage of people who bought a Wii system play it consistently (not just watch their girlfriends play)? I know at least a few families that bought it, was initially excited, but then it just became nothing more than a DVD player or sit and collect dust.
Gaming is not the same as sports. Until we get the holo-deck there are still lots of more compelling ways to play than just swinging a remote stand on a fake board.
Just wait till apple allows the apps, you anxious lowlife nerds
Just wait till apple allows the apps, you anxious lowlife nerds
Sometimes I wish the jailbreakers would wait. This does not help Apple undermine the cable companies, when they make Apple’s app strategy clear.
Sometimes I wish the jailbreakers would wait. This does not help Apple undermine the cable companies, when they make Apple’s app strategy clear.
@KenC,
You really think the cable companies had no clue that Apple wouldn’t put apps on the Apple TV? They’re evil, not retarded.
@KenC,
You really think the cable companies had no clue that Apple wouldn’t put apps on the Apple TV? They’re evil, not retarded.
Sooner or later the followers will catch up… Normally Later.
Sooner or later the followers will catch up… Normally Later.
@acid, yes. Apple TV with a wii-style remote is what I was hoping for. A little more immediate than an Apple TV paired with a iPad ( which might ultimately be better).
@macslut, fortunately they are both evil AND retarded.
@acid, yes. Apple TV with a wii-style remote is what I was hoping for. A little more immediate than an Apple TV paired with a iPad ( which might ultimately be better).
@macslut, fortunately they are both evil AND retarded.
And if the apple tv has Bluetooth you could even use an actuall Wii remote for some apps
And if the apple tv has Bluetooth you could even use an actuall Wii remote for some apps
I think the AppleTV won’t get apps as such – I believe AirPlay will be opened up for use by developers of apps for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Imagine the possibilities this could present for some apps; not just those that throw content to your TV to watch, but also games and productivity apps. The price point of the ATV says to me that this is an accessory. I think the possibilities of AirPlay are far more exciting than a dedicated ATV app store.
I think the AppleTV won’t get apps as such – I believe AirPlay will be opened up for use by developers of apps for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Imagine the possibilities this could present for some apps; not just those that throw content to your TV to watch, but also games and productivity apps. The price point of the ATV says to me that this is an accessory. I think the possibilities of AirPlay are far more exciting than a dedicated ATV app store.
Doesn’t the iPhone 4’s ability to sense it’s position in space make it an interesting controller option?
Doesn’t the iPhone 4’s ability to sense it’s position in space make it an interesting controller option?
I feel that apps will come to the ATV both ways. The jailbroken way will be apps that will be mainly for the ATV’s non touch interface like ATV Flash. Then there will be Apple’s. They have apps just for the iPad. They will have them for the ATV. They also have apps for the iOS devices that control functions on your computer. Your computer is a non touch device. There is a app that resides on your computer and one on your iOS device. This could happen to the ATV as well. You can down load the app for your iOS device then somehow install it from Airplay or use your computer to download it and with a flash drive to load it on you ATV via that Mini USB port. That port is there for some reason other than device and support like we found out from the previous ATV.