Developer Steven Troughton-Smith has been working with a developer named TheMudKip to add iOS application functionality to the Apple TV. “Using @TheMudkips MobileX window manager for iOS, and @chpwns MobileLaunchpad launcher to go with it, we now have multiple iOS apps running natively on AppleTV, without AirPlay.” » iOS Apps Running On AppleTV

Just a quick update to inform you that Apple released an update for the 2nd generation Apple TV, version 4.4.4 (9A406a). This update comes with some bug fixes, but we dont know if there is anything new, if it is let us know. You can download the new firmware via your Apple TV or via the direct link.

TheNextWeb reported that the Apple TV is now available in the Brazilian online Apple Store, only a few hours after Apple started offering films and music in the Brazilian iTunes Store. In Brazil Apple products are way more expensive than in the US, the Apple TV can be purchased for R$399 in Brazil (US$217) while it only costs $99 in the US. » Apple TV Is Now Available In Brazil

According to the New York Times Apple is definitely building a television set and will include extensive voice control courtesy of Siri. Executives at Apple knew as far back as 2007 that the company would eventually make a dedicated TV, and the TV can be announced as soon as late 2012 with a consumer release in 2013. » Apple Looking To Launch Siri-Enabled Television Set By 2013

FireCore had their nose to the grindstone as they work to add features and squash bugs, so without any further ado they are happy to present you with a brand new version of Media Player 0.6. » Media Player 0.6 Released For Apple TV

Apple Released iOS iOS 4.3 build 4.2.2 for the AppleTV 2. The new update covers a few minor bugs such as: an issue in which audio is not output when playing some video content, it addresses an issue in which video is not displayed when playing some content. It adds an audio output setting for switching to 16-bit audio for compatibility with some TVs and AV receivers. Improves the performance of fast-forwarding and rewinding live events. Addresses an issue in which the description information is not displayed for some movies. and it addresses an issue in which YouTube subscription videos were not ordered by date. You can download this version here for more versions check out Firmware page. » Apple Drops iOS 4.2.2 For AppleTV 2

The latest version of greenpois0n has been released. Version RC6 now including support for the Apple TV 2, and includes fixes for the emulator issue. If you got problems with version RC5, RC6 can be run on top of RC5, there is no restore required. » Greenpois0n RC6: Now Including Support For Apple TV 2!