larry8435

Q: will my existing Apple TV be upgraded to the new Apple TV via a software update? or do I have to by new hardware?

I bought Apple TV this past summer, now with the announcement yesterday to take full advantage of the enhanced Apple TV will it upgrade on the next software update or will I have to purchase new hardware?

 

Larry

iPad 2, Windows XP Pro

Posted on Mar 8, 2012 7:19 AM

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Q: will my existing Apple TV be upgraded to the new Apple TV via a software update? or do I have to by new hardware?

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  • by varjak paw,

    varjak paw varjak paw Mar 8, 2012 7:31 AM in response to larry8435
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    Mar 8, 2012 7:31 AM in response to larry8435

    Wrong forum - this forum is for questions about using the iPad in companies and organzations - but yes, there is (or will be soon; I don't know if it's officially been rolled out yet) an upgrade to the OS on the 2nd-gen Apple TV.

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4448

     

    If you want 1080p support, you will need the new Apple TV. The software update cannot give the 2nd-gen unit that capability.

     

    Regards.