Firmware update: Apple TV 4.1.1

Apple has released a firmware update for the second-generation Apple TVs. About a quarter the size of the old Apple TV model, this device includes an HDMI-out port and support for Wi-Fi 802.11n, but not 1080p. There is no internal storage, so content has to be streamed from another source. Updating the firmware can be done from the menu of the media player itself. The most important changes are listed below.

Apple TV Software Update 4.1.1 features

• TV resolution fix
  Addresses an issue that causes some high-definition TVs to incorrectly display at 480p.
• Download fix
  Addresses an issue that may cause a movie or TV show to be re-downloaded.

Apple TV Software Update 4.1 features

• AirPlay
  With the new AirPlay feature, Videos, Photos, and Music can be streamed to Apple TV from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.2 or later. AirPlay also enables video and music to be streamed to Apple TV from a Mac or PC running iTunes 10.1 or later.
• VoiceOver
  The VoiceOver accessibility feature brings screen reading to Apple TV, making it easier to use for those who are blind or have impaired vision. You will hear a description of the menu item currently being highlighted by the cursor, other onscreen text, and feedback on video and audio controls. VoiceOver speaks all 18 languages ​​available on Apple TV.
• Connectivity and performance fixes
  Apple TV Software update 4.1 includes performance and connectivity fixes for Apple TV.