Apple announces the 2012 model of Apple TV – Part 2

Netflix has also announced that the new Apple TV hardware will be fully capable of 1080p Netflix streaming video, and that both 2nd-gen and the new Apple TV will now allow you to purchase Netflix subscriptions through your iTunes account.

Redesigned 1080p user interface

Not only the video quality has gotten the bump to 1080p but the user interface has also been reinforced to sport the same resolution for the native software, iOS. All the graphics will be sharp, edge-to-edge, and there will be not expanded or extended icon or tab on 1080p screens.

Ability to re-download purchased movies through iCloud

The users will be able to share the purchased videos via any iOS or Mac device on iCloud. However, amazing part is that they will be able to download the movies from the iCloud account to see the movie countless times.

“Genius” recommendations for movies

Apple has also integrated a new app called Genius that will recommend the users will top rated movies based on the hits and review over the internet, including ratings on several websites.

Photo Stream resolution bumped up to 1080p

While one of the most amazing feature of the new iPad was iPhoto, so far lacking in the tablet, Apple has gone full-serious on photos category of software. The new Apple TV also has a new application to stream photos at 1080p resolution. This is another welcome upgrade in the new model.

Single-core A5 chip

Due to the reason, iOS 5 has a host of new apps and feature and the device now sports 1080p resolution in practically every one of them, the processor has been beefed up to A5 chip. This will justify the high-tech specs in the device.

1080p output

Last but not the least, this new device has a 1080p output as well for other external displays.

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