Published: 2017-01-18, Author: Matt , review by: macworld.co.uk
Relatively inexpensive settop box, Easy to use, Stylish
Not much content, Really ties you into iTunes
There is a lot to like about the third-gen Apple TV. It's well-built and easy to use. But it offers access to a limited range of content; the Apple TV - at least in the UK - still doesn't offer the variety of content offered by much of the competition. Pl...
It's taken a while, but Apple TV 3rd gen has moved from being a very average media streamer, into a powerful one. With support for all of the major streaming services (Apple, Netflix and Amazon Prime Instant Video), Apple TV gives you access to the majori...
Abstract: It's been a long time since Apple updated the Apple TV, the last significant update was back in 2012 - although there was a minor update in 2013, if you are being pedantic - either way, the old Apple TV was based on at least three year old technology, and...
Keeping all of the above in mind and trying to make a sound judgement, I'd have to hand the Apple TV as the winner. It's the better option for those that are after a rather traditional, full-featured media streamer. The biggest selling point here is that...
Smooth operation, Excellent integration (for Apple devices),
Limited app options, Too closed for non-Apple users,
The Apple TV is a gorgeous piece of kit, and for those who have bought into Apple's way everything is lovely.But we don't think that's enough anymore, especially when similar money buys more versatile options, such as the Roku 3. Loosen up, eh, Apple?See...
Abstract: The software Apple released to developers yesterday is officially the fourth beta of the latest Apple TV 7.0 software, which is the operating system on Apple's tiny black box. Earlier betas of the Apple TV 7.0 software introduced new features such as iClo...
only provides access to very limited range of TV and video services
It is possible to run apps for some services on an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad and then stream them to the AppleTV using AirPlay – but the AppleTV really needs to provide direct access to those services without requiring any expensive additional hardware...
only provides access to very limited range of TV and video services
From a technical point of view, the AppleTV is as slick and neatly designed as you'd expect from Apple. However, its reliance upon iTunes and Netflix is frustrating for users outside the US, and the AppleTV won't live up to its considerable potential unti...
Abstract: Despite its name, the AppleTV isn't actually a TV set, but a small set-top box. Once connected to your TV using a HDMI cable and to your broadband router either wirelessly or via an Ethernet cable, it lets you rent a wide variety of TV shows and movies...
I like the Apple TV: the UI is easy to navigate and, if retrograde, nonetheless paves the way for apps; the remote is excellent; it's responsive, and playback is good; and the box itself is compact and doesn't need a power brick. It is one elegant, co...
