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Apple releases Apple TV 3.0 with support for iTunes LP

By Jim DalrympleOctober 29, 2009, 12:56 pm PT

As expected, Apple on Thursday released Apple TV 3.0 software, adding support for iTunes LP, as well as having a redesigned user interface.

First on the list of changes for Apple TV 3.0 is support for Apple’s new album format, iTunes LP. Introduced as part of iTunes 9 in September, iTunes LP provides users with access to features like live performance videos, lyrics, artwork, liner notes, interviews, photos, album credits, and other extras.

In addition to HD movie rentals and purchases, HD TV shows, music and podcasts, users also get Genius playlists and Internet radio through their home theatre.

The new interface gives instant access to your favorite content, according to Apple. TV shows, music, podcasts, photos and YouTube, are accessible directly from the new main menu.

Apple TV 3.0 is free for all existing users. For new users, a 160GB Apple TV costs $229.

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3 Responses to “Apple releases Apple TV 3.0 with support for iTunes LP”

1. iTunes 9.0.2 adds dark Grid View, improves accessibility | The Loop says:

   October 29, 2009 at 2:40 pm

   [...] with AppleTV 3.0, Apple has released iTunes 9.0.2. The software is available for download through Software Update or [...]

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2. Hans says:

   October 29, 2009 at 4:13 pm

   You will not be able to sync the .itlp (iTunes LP – multimedia) file from iTunes 9.02 to Apple TV 3.0 … strange.

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3. Apple warns users to upgrade Apple TV to 3.0.1 | The Loop says:

   November 7, 2009 at 4:28 pm

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