The rumor that the Apple TV will be iOS based is confirmed. Apple already posted the restore firmware “version 4.1” for the Apple TV and you can download it here. Because its iOS based “which is the same software running on the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad” it is most likely there will be a App Store available for the Apple TV. This could be a big thing for iOS developers and maybe the Apple TV can even be a competition for the Wii.

Probably Apple will create a Remote app for the iPhone/iPad and iPod Touch so you can use your iDevice as a remote control for your Apple TV. But using your iDevice as a remote control it will only be a matter of time before developers come up with some nice ideas.