The A9home was a niche small-form-factor desktop computer running RISC OS Adjust32 . It was officially unveiled at the 2005 Wakefield Show , and is the second commercial ARM-based RISC OS computer to run a 32-bit version of RISC OS. When the Iyonix PC was withdrawn from sale, the A9home remained the only hardware to be manufactured specifically for the RISC OS marketplace.
99-529: The A9home was smaller than the Mac Mini and housed in cobalt-blue aluminium casing, measuring 168 mm × 103 mm × 53 mm in size. The machine runs on a 400 MHz Samsung ARM9 processor, has 128 MB SDRAM of main memory and 8 MB VRAM and houses an internal hard disk of 40 GB . On the front, it features two USB 1.1 ports, a microphone and a headphones socket. On the rear, it has two USB 1.1 ports, two PS/2 ports, 10/100 BaseT network port,
198-471: A DVI port, and adapters for VGA , S-Video , and composite video output were available. The system contains a built-in speaker and an 1/8-inch stereo mini jack for analog sound output. The new Wi-Fi card no longer used an MMCX-Female connector for the antenna, as do prior models, but rather a proprietary Apple one. The Mac Mini G4 was initially supplied with Mac OS X 10.3 , then later with Mac OS X 10.4 , and can run Mac OS 9 applications, as long as
297-591: A RS-232 serial port and a power connection socket. Like the Mac Mini of 2009 and earlier, it is powered by an external PSU ( 5 V , 20 W ). Furthermore, it has a power/reset switch, a status/health indicator and a drive activity indicator LED. The A9home is not designed to be internally expanded. The A9home could use a program called Aemulor to emulate older 26-bit applications. This was originally developed for Castle's Iyonix PC. In April 2006, Advantage Six Ltd announced that they were focussing on connectivity in
396-615: A UHDTV with Apple TV 4K or later, to stream video, music, and podcasts as well as downloading apps and games from the tvOS App Store. The first, second, and third generations offered limited content which Apple had provisioned to work with Apple TV. These have now been discontinued in favor of the fourth generation Apple TV, with an OS based on iOS called tvOS which lets developers create their own apps with their own interface that run on Apple TV. These include multimedia, music apps, and games. Features of Apple TV include: Since tvOS and watchOS are based on iOS, they have inherited many of
495-429: A peer-to-peer digital media player , streaming content from iTunes libraries and playing the content over the network. First-generation Apple TVs can stream content from up to five computers or iTunes libraries. Also, five Apple TVs can be linked to the same iTunes library. The second-generation Apple TV onwards allows users to stream content from more than one iTunes library: these additional iTunes libraries can be on
594-632: A small form factor computer had been widely speculated upon and requested before the Mac Mini. In January 2005, the Mac Mini G4 was introduced alongside the iPod shuffle at the Macworld Conference & Expo ; Apple CEO Steve Jobs marketed "The cheapest, and most affordable Mac ever". The machine was intended as an entry-level computer for budget-minded customers. In comparison to regular desktops, which use standard-sized components such as 3.5-inch hard drives and full-size DIMMs ,
693-575: A "rev A" of the hardware in March 2013. It uses a single-core variant of the A5 chip and draws less power than the original third-generation model. Despite Apple's promise before the revision's launch that "the component changes ... don't affect product features", in September 2014, Apple TV Software 7.0 introduced peer-to-peer AirPlay exclusively for the rev A model. The third-generation Apple TV
792-537: A 64-bit Apple A8 chip, and adds support for Dolby Digital Plus audio. It is taller but otherwise resembles the second- and third-generation models. The remote replaced the arrow button with swipe-to-select features, Siri support, a built-in microphone, volume control over HDMI CEC and IR , and an accelerometer ( IMU ). Upon release, the third-party apps were available from a limited range of providers, with new APIs providing opportunities for more apps. New apps and games were initially required to interface with
891-543: A Mac or Windows -based PC running iTunes on the same network to sync or stream content to it. A model with a 160 GB hard drive was released in May 2007. The 40 GB version was discontinued in September 2009. In January 2008, it became a stand-alone device through a software update, which removed the requirement of iTunes syncing from separate computer, and allowed for media from services such as iTunes Store , MobileMe , and Flickr to be rented or purchased directly on
990-573: A bootable copy of the OS 9 system folder is installed from which to run the Classic environment (although the Mac Mini G4 cannot natively boot to Mac OS 9). As of Mac OS X 10.5 , the ability to run the Classic environment was removed. Later, Mac OS 9 was able to run on the Mac Mini G4 through an unofficial patcher, though this was not supported by Apple. It is compatible with operating systems designed for
1089-534: A built-to-order option. Its internal cooling system has a thermal-based design that according to Apple performs five times more quickly than the best-selling Windows -based desktop computer in its price range. The price of the Apple silicon Mac Mini dropped US$ 100 from that of the previous model to $ 699. It added support for Wi-Fi 6 , USB4 , and 6K video output to run the Pro Display XDR . Externally, it
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#17327917264921188-538: A collaboration with BT Group and Proximus Group that was never released to the public. Apple's final major attempt before the Apple TV was the Apple Pippin in 1990s, a combination home game console and networked computer. At a September 2006 Apple special event , Apple announced the first-generation Apple TV. It was originally announced as "iTV" to fit into their "i"-based product naming convention, but
1287-505: A compatible 4K television set. Apple offers AVC 1080p movies and video podcasts on iTunes. In comparison, Blu-ray films are 1080p H.264 or VC-1 video encoded at rates of up to 40 Mbit/s. Apple TV's audio chip supports 7.1 surround sound , and some high definition rentals from iTunes are offered with Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. There is an Apple TV export option in QuickTime which allows content in some formats that
1386-492: A computer on a local network to maintain a central home media library of digitized CD, DVD or HD content, provide direct connectivity to photo organization software such as iPhoto, limit home video access to a local network only, play Internet radio, or preload content on Apple TV to be used later as a non-networked video player. For users who wish to connect the Apple TV to a computer, synchronization and streaming modes are supported. Apple TV in synchronization mode works in
1485-552: A hardware-abstracted kernel, which allows specific code to be substituted for each platform supported. The A9home was the retail version of the A9, for OEM customers was the A9 also available in a half-width single rack unit (1U) rack mountable ruggedised case, "A9RM" and as a wall/bulkhead-mountable unit with integral 8.4 in (21 cm) TFT touchscreen, GPS and GSM/GPRS, "A9Loc". These were marketed from about 2004 through 2009. Mac Mini Mac Mini (stylized as Mac mini )
1584-628: A high-end model with more RAM options until the release of an updated model based on the M2 and M2 Pro chips in January 2023. In October 2024, Apple redesigned the Mac Mini for the first time since 2010. The new design is much smaller than previous models and features ports on the front and back of the device. The new design debuted with the M4 and M4 Pro chips, with the M4 Pro computers supporting Thunderbolt 5 for
1683-520: A home hub, supporting controlling appliances remotely, granting guest access, and setting up automations. After newer 4K versions of the Apple TV were released, Apple continued to sell the fourth-generation model as an entry-level option, rebranding it as the Apple TV HD in March 2019. On October 18, 2022, the Apple TV HD was discontinued after seven years on the market after the release of
1782-438: A large square box on the screen upon startup (movies, TV shows, music, YouTube , podcasts, and photos) and presented in the initial menu, along with a "Settings" option for configuration, including software updates. In October 2009, Apple released a minor upgrade for the Apple TV called "Apple TV Software 3.0". This update replaced the interface in version 2.0 with a new interface which presented seven horizontal columns across
1881-588: A late 2009 Mac Mini with 2 GB of RAM has 3056 making the two machines fairly comparable. The built-in Intel GMA was criticized for producing stuttering video despite supporting hardware accelerated H.264 video playback, and disappointing frame rates in graphics-intensive 3D games. Early and Late 2009 models corrected these performance issues with an improved Nvidia GeForce 9400M chipset. The Intel-based Mac Mini includes four USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port. The I/O ports were changed with
1980-452: A makeshift Intel Mac Mini , with a USB boot disk image being available online, and an install to the inbuilt hard drive possible by flashing the image to the hard drive through the USB booted disk. The device is not easily used unless a USB hub is installed, due to it only having one USB port. The first generation Apple TV has a 1 GHz Intel Pentium M CPU, and 256 MB of RAM. Neither
2079-438: A maximum of 1 gigabyte (GB) of memory, a relatively small amount. Because of the small amount of memory, the system often had to page against the hard drive , slowing operation considerably. The Mac Mini G4 uses a single 2.5-inch Ultra ATA /100 hard drive that offers a maximum transfer rate of 100 megabytes per second (MB/s). It is not possible to open the sealed enclosure to upgrade the hard drive without possibly voiding
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#17327917264922178-408: A now playing screen. On September 9, 2015, Apple announced the new Siri Remote for the fourth-generation Apple TV (Apple TV HD) (although in some territories, Apple have kept the name Apple TV Remote, due to Siri functionality not being enabled on it in that territory). It is a completely redesigned remote that features dual microphones for Siri support and a glass touch surface for navigation around
2277-875: A proprietary variant of RTSP / RTP . Using WDS -bridging, the AirPort Express can allow AirPlay functionality (as well as Internet access, file and print sharing, etc.) across a larger distance in a mixed environment of wired and up to 10 wireless clients. Speakers attached to an AirPort Express or Apple TV can be selected from within the "Remote" iPhone/iPod Touch program, allowing full AirPlay compatibility (see "Remote control" section below). A compatible Mac running OS X Mountain Lion or later can wirelessly mirror its screen to an Apple TV through AirPlay Mirroring while one running OS X Mavericks or later can also extend its display with AirPlay Display. Apple TV can be controlled by many infrared remote controls or paired with
2376-399: A second bay for PCIe -based NVMe flash storage; hard drive-only models require an aftermarket adapter. The price of the base model was lowered by $ 100. Two holes that were used to open the case were removed from the case because the memory, being soldered to the logic board, was no longer upgradable. Because the integrated GPU does not have its own dedicated memory, the system shares some of
2475-497: A solid range of features. Reviews noted it is possible to purchase small computers at the same price with faster CPUs, better graphics cards, more memory, and more storage. The small size has made the Mac Mini particularly popular for home theater use, and its size and reliability has helped keep resale values high. The G4 model received a considerably lukewarm score among critics. Those at CNET positively identified it as an affordable, quiet, and compact machine, but they disliked
2574-538: A strategic pitch to encourage users to switch from Windows and Linux computers. In January 2005, the original Mac Mini was introduced with the PowerPC G4 CPU . In February 2006, Apple announced a new Intel Core Solo model, the first with an Intel processor. A thinner unibody redesign, unveiled in June 2010, added an HDMI port, and was more readily positioned as a home theater device and an alternative to
2673-431: A version of iOS , rather than the modified Mac OS X of the original model. The interface on Apple TV Software 4 is similar to that of previous versions, with only minor changes and feature additions throughout. In March 2012, Apple released a major new software update, with the Apple TV 3rd generation, labeled as Apple TV Software 5 (iOS 5.1), which shipped with the new 3rd generation Apple TV. This update completely revised
2772-469: A version of RISC OS that supported 32-bit addressing modes found on later ARM architectures, RISC OS Adjust (Adjust 32), which is compatible with current ARM processors and designed for both embedded and desktop forms. The first, and so far only, machine to make use of the 32-bit version of the OS is the Advantage6 A9home. It was released in May 2006 after a 12-month Beta testing process, although
2871-493: A way similar to the iPod . It is paired with an iTunes library on a single computer and can synchronize with that library, copying all or selected content to its own storage. Apple TV need not remain connected to the network after syncing. Photos can be synced from iPhoto , Aperture , or from a folder on a Mac , or Adobe Photoshop Album, Adobe Photoshop , or from a hard disk folder in Windows . Apple TV can also function as
2970-417: Is a small form factor desktop computer developed and marketed by Apple Inc . As of 2022 , it is positioned between the consumer all-in-one iMac and the professional Mac Studio and Mac Pro as one of four current Mac desktop computers. Since launch, it has shipped without a display , keyboard , and mouse . The machine was initially branded as "BYODKM" (Bring Your Own Display, Keyboard, and Mouse) as
3069-503: Is a carryover from Mac Minis released between 2010 and 2014, and has the same dimensions, but its color was changed from silver to "space gray", similar to the iMac Pro. The 2018 Mac Mini removes legacy I/O such as the SD card reader, SATA drive bay, IR receiver, optical S/PDIF (TOSLINK) audio out, and audio in. macOS Catalina added support for Dolby Atmos , Dolby Vision , and HDR10 . Memory can again be replaced. According to Apple, memory
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3168-423: Is a small piece of networking hardware that sends received media data such as video and audio to a TV or external display. Its media services include streaming media , TV Everywhere -based services, local media sources, and sports journalism and broadcasts . Second-generation and later models function only when connected via HDMI to an enhanced-definition or high-definition widescreen television. Since
3267-473: Is instead installed to cool the hard drive and installed power supply. Apple released the second-generation Apple TV in September 2010. Based on the ARM-based Apple A4 chip instead of an Intel x86 processor, it runs a variant of iOS . It is housed in a black enclosure and is one-quarter the size of the first-generation model. The device has 8 GB of flash storage for buffering, replacing
3366-436: Is limited to the user interface and the viewing of photographs – all other content is simply upscaled to those resolutions. Those models cannot play 1080i or 1080p video content (e.g., HD camera video). The third- and fourth-generation Apple TV support 1080p video content. The Apple TV 4K, as the name suggests, supports 4K resolutions and HDR, including Dolby Vision. 4K content from sources such as iTunes can be played on
3465-476: Is modular. The M4 model supports up to three external displays via the Thunderbolt ports, running two 6K displays and one 5K display simultaneously. The M4 Pro model can support up to three 6K displays running at 60Hz. High-performance cores: 192 KB L1i, 128 KB L1d Energy-efficient cores: 128 KB L1i, 64 KB L1d The Mac Mini has been praised as a relatively affordable computer with
3564-1083: Is not officially user-replaceable, and requires service by an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider. The CPU and flash storage are soldered to the logic board and cannot be replaced. In March 2020, Apple doubled the default storage in both base models. Apple discontinued the Core i3 model following the release of the M1 Mac Mini in November 2020, but continued to sell the Core i5/i7 models until January 2023. 2 displays with 4096×2304 resolution at 60 Hz via Thunderbolt 3 , plus 1 display with 4096×2160 resolution at 60 Hz via HDMI 2.0 or 1 display with 5120×2880 resolution at 60 Hz via Thunderbolt 3, plus 1 display with 4096x2160 resolution at 60 Hz via HDMI 2.0 Thunderbolt 3 digital video output supports HDMI 2.0 display video output Optional 512 GB, 1, or 2 TB available at time of purchase only. Before March 2020, 256 GB
3663-459: Is reserved for service and diagnostics. The device connects through Ethernet or Wi-Fi to the computer for digital content from the Internet and local networks. Apple TV does not come with audio, video or other cables, which must be acquired additionally as required. On the previous Apple TV, media files could be transferred directly onto the device by syncing with another computer. Once content
3762-549: Is very similar to the 2018 Mac Mini but has a lighter, silver finish similar to that of the models released from 2010 to 2014. The release of the Apple silicon Mac Mini was preceded by the June 2020 release of the A12Z -based Developer Transition Kit , a prototype with a Mac Mini enclosure made for developers to port their apps to Apple silicon. The 2020 DTK has 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage, and two USB-C ports. On January 17, 2023, Apple announced updated models based on
3861-542: The Apple TV . The 2018 Mac Mini model had Thunderbolt , an Intel Core i3 , Core i5 or i7 CPU , and also changed the case's default silver for space gray. This model also had solid-state storage and replaces most of the data ports with USB-C sockets. The Apple silicon Mac Mini based on the Apple M1 chip was introduced in November 2020 in the original silver style; the 2018 space gray model remained available as
3960-465: The M2 and M2 Pro chips. The updated models also include Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. The M2 Pro model includes two additional USB-C/Thunderbolt ports and supports HDMI 2.1. High-performance cores: 192 KB L1i, 128 KB L1d Energy-efficient cores: 128 KB L1i, 64 KB L1d The base memory is increased to 16GB for M4 models and 24GB for M4 Pro models, with the maximum configurable memory increased to 64GB. The SSD storage
4059-535: The PowerPC architecture. Users can install the AmigaOS -compatible MorphOS , OpenBSD , and Linux distributions such as Debian and Ubuntu . The serial number and specifications sticker on the underside of the latest revision do not carry the actual specs of the upgrade. For example, on a 1.5 GHz model, 1.42 GHz is listed. The product packaging also did not reflect the upgrade. Apple did not revise
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4158-454: The T2 series chip for internal security, Bluetooth 5 , four Thunderbolt 3 ports with USB 3.1 gen 2 support, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and HDMI 2.0. PCIe-based flash storage is standard with no option to fit a hard drive. The baseline storage was changed to 128 GB with a maximum of 2 TB. RAM was increased to a baseline of 8 GB and a maximum of 64 GB of SO-DIMM DDR4 . The chassis
4257-494: The "TV" text from the top of the unit, leaving only the Apple logo. It comes in two configurations, a Wi-Fi-only model with 64 GB of storage, and a more expensive 128 GB model with Wi-Fi, Ethernet and a Thread radio. The included Siri Remote charges via USB-C instead of Lightning . This version is compatible with HDMI 2.1 QMS that allows a change of refresh rate without having a blank screen interruption. Apple TV allows consumers to use an HDTV with any Apple TV or
4356-408: The 32-bit processor can be removed, and replaced with a compatible 64-bit Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Models manufactured in and after 2009 had their CPUs soldered onto a logic board, preventing its upgradability. The upgrades make the 2006/2007 models perform better than the 2009 models. Geekbench has shown the 2.33 GHz Core 2 Duo fitted Mac Mini with 2 GB of RAM has a score of 3060 whereas
4455-472: The 4K third-generation model. At an Apple special event on September 12, 2017, Apple announced the Apple TV 4K , which supports 2160p output, HDR10 , Dolby Vision , and includes a faster Apple A10X chip supporting HEVC hardware decoding. Dolby Atmos support was added in tvOS 12. Following the announcement of the new models, the 64 GB version of the Apple TV HD was discontinued. Changes to
4554-583: The 4th-generation case include the addition of vents on the base, the removal of the USB-C port, and the addition of a tactile white ring around the Menu button on the included Siri Remote . On April 20, 2021, Apple announced an updated Apple TV 4K with the A12 Bionic chip, support for high frame rate HDR, HDMI 2.1, and Wi-Fi 6 . Its HDMI port supports ARC and eARC , which allows other sources plugged into
4653-474: The Apple TV HD and later and will not work with earlier generations. Beginning with the Apple TV HD, the remote includes two microphones and a button to activate Siri . Siri on the Apple TV has all of the functions of Siri on iOS 9; it can also respond to requests specifically for the TV. For instance, the viewer can ask Siri to search for a TV show or movie and it will search across multiple different sources to tell
4752-729: The Apple TV HD, Apple removed the optical audio port. Apple also enhanced the HDMI port by adding support for HDMI . The 4th generation also removed the USB hardware port in favor of the reversible USB-C port and the 5th generation removed USB entirely. AirPlay allows iOS devices or an AirPort -enabled computer with the iTunes music player to send a stream of music to multiple (three to six, in typical conditions) stereos connected to an AirPort Express (the audio-only antecedent of Apple TV) or Apple TV. The AirPort Express' streaming media capabilities use Apple's Remote Audio Output Protocol (RAOP),
4851-548: The Apple TV, Apple made a number of attempts to create TV-based devices: In 1993, Apple released the Macintosh TV in an attempt to enter the home-entertainment industry. The device had a 14-inch CRT screen and a TV tuner card . It was not a commercial success, with only 10,000 sold before its discontinuation in 1994. That year, the company developed the Apple Interactive Television Box ,
4950-488: The Apple TV. In July 2008, Apple released the software 2.1 update which added external recognition of iPhones and iPod Touches as alternative remote control devices to the Apple Remote. In September 2015, Apple discontinued iTunes support for the first-generation Apple TV, with accessibility being obstructed from such devices due to obsolete security standards. The first generation Apple TV can be modified into
5049-459: The Apple layout may also be compatible. On July 10, 2008, Apple released ITunes Remote , a free iOS application that allows the iPhone , iPod Touch , and iPad to control the iTunes library on the Apple TV via Wi-Fi . The Apple Watch also has a remote app to control Apple TV. The Remote App was updated on September 13, 2016, to take advantage of all the features of the Apple TV 4. This includes Siri, Touchpad, and Home Buttons, along with
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#17327917264925148-450: The CPU or RAM can be upgraded without soldering, as both are soldered onto the motherboard. The device has one HDMI interface, one USB port, one 10/100 base T Ethernet port, and a Component video interface. Due to its thermal management design utilizing the upper case as a passive heat sink, the device gets warm when in use. A fan is used to cool the case, but it does not reach the CPU and
5247-477: The Mac Mini G4 uses low-power laptop components to fit into small cases and avoid overheating. The aluminum case, the top and bottom of which is capped with polycarbonate plastic, has an optical drive slot on the front, and the I/O ports and vents for the cooling system on the back. It has an external 85W power supply. Mac Mini G4 has no visible screws, reflecting Apple's intention the computer may not be upgraded by
5346-673: The Mac Mini, giving it a more compact, thinner unibody aluminum case that has an internal power supply, an SD card slot, a Core 2 Duo CPU, and a HDMI port for video output that Apple marketed as HDMI 1.4 compliant, replacing the Mini-DVI port of the previous models. In July 2011, a hardware update was announced; models were now fitted with a Thunderbolt port, dual-core Intel Core i5 and 4-core i7 CPUs, support for up to 16 GB of memory, Bluetooth 4.0, and either an Intel HD Graphics 3000 integrated graphics or an AMD Radeon HD 6630M dedicated graphics. The revision, however, removed
5445-482: The Mac, it presents the user with seven options for consuming content. Movies, TV Shows, Music, Podcasts, Photos, Settings, and Sources. It was a modified version of OS x v10.4 Tiger. In February 2008, Apple released a major and free upgrade to the Apple TV, labelled "Take Two" (2.0). This update did away with Front Row and introduced a new interface in which content was organized into six categories, all of which appeared in
5544-567: The accessibility features of iOS and macOS and are compatible with Apple's entire product line including the Apple Watch as a remote controller for the Apple TV. tvOS includes the Apple technologies of VoiceOver , Zoom, and Siri to help the blind and those with low vision. Pairing a Wireless keyboard with the tvOS on the Apple TV enables another accessibility feature that also is an incorporation of VoiceOver. When typing, VoiceOver mirrors with an audio voice, each character pressed on
5643-402: The announcement, the previous Apple TV 4K with an A10X chip was discontinued. tvOS 17 added FaceTime and support for Continuity Camera with a paired iPhone or iPad. The model also comes with a thicker, redesigned Siri Remote with a circular touchpad with navigational buttons, as well as power and mute buttons. The remote does not include an accelerometer and gyroscope, which were present in
5742-404: The base 2018 model. Options for more than 16 GB of RAM are not available on M1-based systems. Support for external displays is reduced to one display over USB-C/Thunderbolt, though a second display can be connected using HDMI; the previous Intel-based model could drive two 4K displays over USB-C/Thunderbolt. On April 20, 2021, 10 Gigabit Ethernet with Lights Out Management was added as
5841-436: The current build of Adjust 32, namely RISC OS 4.42, is a prerelease and no final version of the OS has yet been released. It was intended to be the first in a series of machines, with others running Linux . Both 26- and 32-bit builds of new RISC OS 4 releases can now be compiled from the same source code , but will have to be modified to run on each individual machine supported, as the OS has no HAL at present. Instead it has
5940-412: The device does not support to be easily re-encoded. Applications that use QuickTime to export media can use this; e.g., iMovie 's Share menu, iTunes' advanced menu, and some third-party content conversion tools. Apple TV streams video through an HDMI cable (Type A) connected to the TV's HDMI port. Audio is supported through the optical or HDMI ports. The device also has a Micro-USB port, which
6039-659: The download size limits, arguing that it leads to situations where game data is purged and has to be re-downloaded. 7.55 oz (214 g) (128 GB model) Apple TV contains neither a TV tuner nor a personal video recorder . Both capabilities can be applied to the connected home computer through various third-party products, such as allowing PVR software to connect to iTunes and enable scheduled HDTV recordings to play automatically via Apple TV for playback. Apple TV HD and newer can be linked with Wi-Fi-based tuners such as HDHomeRun . The Front Row interface lacks some iTunes functionality, including rating items, checking
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#17327917264926138-453: The earlier generations of Apple TV. It features an app store, allowing third-party app developers to release their own apps on the platform. The new software also features support for Siri voice control. The tvOS software development kit (SDK) for developing tvOS apps is included in Xcode 7.1 and later. A new development feature, App Thinning, is used in the Apple TV, running on tvOS, due to
6237-524: The early 2009 revision, adding a fifth USB 2.0 and swapping the FireWire 400 port for a FireWire 800 port. An infrared receiver was added, allowing the use of an Apple Remote . Bluetooth 2.0+EDR and 802.11g Wi-Fi became standard and the Ethernet port was upgraded to Gigabit . A built-in 56k modem was no longer available. The 2009 models added 802.11 draft-n and later 802.11n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth
6336-436: The expensive cost to buy associated accessories and displays. The Mac Mini was modeled on the shape of a standard digital media player, and runs the macOS operating system (previously Mac OS X and OS X). It was initially advertised as "BYODKM" (Bring Your Own Display , Keyboard , and Mouse ), aiming to expand Apple's market-share of customers using other operating systems such as Microsoft Windows and Linux . Mac Mini
6435-554: The first time. A server version of the Mac Mini that is bundled with the Server edition of the OS X operating system was offered from 2009 to 2014. The Mac Mini received generally tepid reviews except for the Apple silicon model, which was praised for its compatibility, performance, processor, price, and power efficiencies, though it drew occasional criticism for its ports, speaker, integrated graphics, non-user-upgradable RAM and storage, and
6534-449: The following audio, video, and picture formats (although with the Apple TV HD and later, apps may use alternative built-in software in order to play other codecs and formats, e.g. Emby , MrMC , VLC media player , Kodi and Plex ): Attempts to sync unsupported content to Apple TV will draw an error message from iTunes. The first- and second-generation Apple TV video output can be set to either 1080i or 1080p ; however, this resolution
6633-414: The fourth-generation model, Apple TV runs tvOS with multiple pre-installed apps . In November 2019, Apple released Apple TV+ and Apple TV app a la carte . Apple TV lacks integrated controls and can only be controlled remotely, through a Siri Remote , iPhone or iPad, Apple Remote , or third-party infrared remotes complying with the fourth generation Consumer Electronics Control standard. Before
6732-711: The iTunes Store either on the Apple TV or in iTunes itself. The viewer can customize the captions in episodes or movies with styles and fonts that are more conducive to their hearing and/or visual impairment. Apple's Remote app on iOS devices allows control of the Apple TV from an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Similar to Google's redesign of YouTube, Apple has restricted access to most viewed charts on movies and podcasts. They are replaced by "Top Movies", "Top Podcasts", and "Editor's Picks". Parental controls allow consumers to limit access to Internet media service content via "Restrictions" settings; individual services can be turned off (e.g., to reduce clutter), icons can be rearranged via
6831-464: The included Apple Remote to prevent interference from other remotes. Either kind of remote can control playback volume, but for music only. The Apple Wireless Keyboard is supported on the second-generation Apple TV and later using the built-in Bluetooth . The consumer has the ability to control media playback, navigate menus and input text and other information. Third-party keyboards that use
6930-406: The interface by swiping or tapping and scrubbing to fast forward or rewind. Also, it has a menu and home button, a Siri button to invoke Siri, a Play/Pause button, and a Volume Up/Down button to control the volume on the TV. The Siri Remote communicates with the Apple TV via Bluetooth rather than infrared, removing the requirement of a line-of-sight with the device. This new remote is only supported by
7029-598: The internal hard drive in the first-generation model. It supports output up to 720p via HDMI and does not support standard definition televisions. In conjunction with its release, Apple renamed AirTunes to AirPlay , with support for streaming video from iPhones, iPads, and Macs to Apple TV. At a March 2012 Apple special event , Apple announced the third-generation Apple TV. Externally identical to its predecessor, it includes an A5 chip with one core deactivated and supports 1080p video output. It also allows remote access to HomeKit devices. Apple quietly released
7128-503: The internal CD/DVD optical drive. The server model was upgraded to a quad-core Core i7 processor. Apple updated the line in October 2012, with Ivy Bridge processors, USB 3.0 , and upgraded graphics. In October 2014, the line was updated with Haswell processors, improved graphics, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, 4K output via HDMI and Thunderbolt 2, with a second Thunderbolt port replacing the FireWire 800 port. The Fusion Drive and SSD models include
7227-557: The keyboard and repeated again when it is entered. The Apple TV is designed to work with the Apple Wireless Keyboard or the Apple Magic Keyboard . Apple TV with and without tvOS supports closed captioning , so the deaf or hard of hearing can properly watch TV episodes and feature-length movies. Compatible episodes and movies are denoted with a CC (closed captioning) or SDH (Descriptive Audio) icon in
7326-462: The logic board. An ATI Radeon 9200 graphics processor (GPU) with 32 megabytes (MB) of DDR SDRAM was supplied as standard; in the final 2005 model, Apple added a high-end option of 64 MB VRAM. In Apple's early marketing of the Mac Mini G4, it touted the superiority of the discrete graphics board over the integrated graphics in many budget PCs. The machine uses 333 MHz DDR SDRAM and has one desktop-sized DIMM slot for RAM, allowing
7425-455: The look of the home screen to make it resemble the icon grid seen on iOS. Instead of 7 columns, content and third-party channels are shown in a tiled grid format, which can be rearranged. Throughout the years, for Apple TV Software 5–6, Apple released minor revisions, content additions, and feature updates. The Apple TV Software 7.0 features a flat look similar to iOS 7 and OS X Yosemite and adds features such as Peer-To-Peer AirPlay. Version 8.0
7524-504: The main system memory with it. Comparing the high-end models of both releases, the 2012 model has a 4-core, 8-thread Intel Core i7 -3720QM whereas the 2014 model has a 2-core, 4-thread Intel Core i7 -4578U. The 2014 updated model has Intel Iris graphics (GT3), which greatly outperforms the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (GT2) in the previous models. The 2014 CPUs were more energy-efficient: their maximal thermal design power (TDP)
7623-600: The new Apple TV app to the home screen. The Apple TV app brings compatibility to the Apple TV Channels service. This update also fixes some security flaws found in Apple TV Software 7.2.2 and earlier. On September 24, 2019, Apple TV Software 7.4 (iOS 8.4.3) was released to the public. On March 24, 2020, Apple TV Software 7.5 (iOS 8.4.4) was released to the public. The Apple TV HD and later run an operating system called tvOS which does not support
7722-506: The new touchpad-enabled Siri remote, a requirement later relaxed for games. The fourth-generation Apple TV started shipping in October 2015. Several unexpected problems, such as incompatibility with iTunes Remote app for iOS and watchOS , were fixed by Apple in tvOS 9.1 on December 8, 2015. On September 13, 2016, Apple released tvOS 10 , bringing an updated remote app, single-sign on, and light-on-dark color scheme . tvOS 10 also introduced HomeKit support and allows it to function as
7821-569: The official specifications on their web site. According to Apple, all of these models are obsolete. In February 2006, Apple announced the first Intel Mac Mini, as part of the Mac's transition to Intel processors . Based on the Intel Core Solo and Duo CPUs, they are four times faster than its predecessor PowerPC G4. This would be the only Mac to have the Core Solo, and by extension
7920-511: The only Intel-based and final Mac with a single-core processor. An updated server version of the machine was released in October 2009, having been marketed as an affordable server for small financial and academic uses; this model omitted the optical drive and used a hard drive instead. The 2006 and 2007 models are fitted with 32-bit Intel Core Solo or Duos, CPUs that is upgradable with the 64-bit Core 2 Duo processors. The 2006 and 2007 Merom -based Mac Mini models were supplied with socketed CPUs;
8019-470: The previous Siri Remote, making it incompatible with some games. The remote is compatible with previous generation tvOS-based Apple TVs and ships with an updated SKU of the Apple TV HD. On October 18, 2022, Apple announced an updated Apple TV 4K with the A15 Bionic chip with a 5-core CPU (one high efficiency core disabled) and 5-core GPU, support for HDR10+ , reduced weight and dimensions, and removed
8118-460: The run-up to that year's Wakefield Show. At the show, they demonstrated integrated Bluetooth . Although the A9home was officially released for purchase by end users , its custom version of RISC OS 4 remained unfinished. As of 2013, RISCOS Ltd closed after failing to release any information in 2012 about when or if the OS will become feature complete . In 2004, RISCOS Ltd privately began work on
8217-541: The same or on different computers. This is possible when Apple TV and every iTunes library from which you want to stream content meet all of the following conditions: (1) the Apple TV and the iTunes library you are streaming from are both on the same local network, (2) each uses the iTunes "Home Sharing" feature, and (3) each are using the same "Home Sharing" Apple ID. Apple TV HD and newer can also stream content locally using third-party apps such as Plex , Kodi , VLC media player , Emby and MrMC . Apple TV natively supports
8316-413: The slow hard drive and that it only had two below-expected quantities of USB 2.0 ports. Ars Technica indicated criticisms on its non-user-upgradable RAM and storage options and the extra expensive fees for additional drives. Overall, they felt that the performance was fairly acceptable. Apple TV Apple TV is a digital media player and microconsole developed and marketed by Apple . It
8415-506: The storage restrictions of the device (as little as 32 GB) and the dual-use of the NAND Flash Memory to precache movies from Apple's content servers as well as storage for downloaded applications from the tvOS App Store. Apple's aim is to limit the size of application downloads and steering users toward downloading individual segments of apps in order to better manage storage space. Developers have reacted with criticism toward
8514-471: The tap-and-hold technique à la iOS. Internet media is split into four categories: "Internet Photos", " YouTube ", " Podcasts ", and "Purchase and Rental". Each of the categories is configured by a parental control of "Show", "Hide" or "Ask" to prompt for a 4-digit PIN. In addition, movies, TV shows, music and podcasts can be restricted by rating. Apple TV allows users on a computer running iTunes to sync or stream photos, music and videos. A user can connect
8613-590: The television to output audio through Apple TV, including to AirPlay speakers like HomePod . Like the HomePod mini, it has a Thread radio. It can pair with the ambient light sensor on iPhones with Face ID to optimize its color output, a feature that was also extended to older Apple TVs with tvOS 14.5. AirPlay supports high frame rate HDR playback, allowing videos shot on the iPhone 12 Pro in Dolby Vision 4K 60fps to be mirrored in full resolution. Following
8712-418: The top of the screen for the different categories of content (Movies, TV Shows, Music, Podcasts, Photos, Internet, and Settings). This update also added features such as content filtering, iTunes Extras, new fonts, and a new Internet radio app. One new feature in particular was the 'Genius' playlist option allowing for easier and more user friendly playlist creating. The 2nd and 3rd generation Apple TVs run
8811-438: The user where the content is available to watch. It can also do things such as Play/Pause, Rewind/Fast Forward, skip back 15 seconds and temporarily turn on captioning when asked "what did he say?" or "what did she say?", open a specific app, and more. The original Apple TV ran a modified build of Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger. Apple TV software 1.0 presented the user with an interface similar to that of Front Row . Like Front Row on
8910-558: The user. Some Mac Mini owners used a putty knife or a pizza cutter to open the case to install third-party memory, which could be obtained more cheaply than Apple's offering. The Mac Mini G4 is based on a single-core, 32-bit , PowerPC CPU with 512 KB of on-chip L2 cache . The processor, running at 1.25, 1.33, 1.42, or 1.5 GHz depending on the model, accesses memory through a front-side bus clocked at 167 MHz. The CPU can be overclocked to higher frequencies by either soldering or desoldering certain zero-ohm resistors on
9009-488: The warranty of the system. The Mac Mini G4 also contains a second ATA cable that connects to the optical drive. A Combo drive was included as standard while a SuperDrive that could write to DVDs was also an option. The Mac Mini G4 has two USB 2.0 ports and one FireWire 400 port. Networking is supported with 10/100 Ethernet and a 56k V.92 modem , while 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and Bluetooth were additional, build-to-order options. External displays are supported via
9108-465: Was 62% lower than that of the 2012 models. The 2014 revision underwent internal process transition to dual-core CPUs, performing a lower-quality of multi-threaded workloads compared to the quad-core processors in the 2012 model, though the single-threaded workload interactions speeds increased. According to Apple, all of these models are obsolete. In October 2018, Apple announced a "space gray"-colored Mac Mini with Intel Coffee Lake series CPUs,
9207-458: Was discontinued in October 2016. In December 2017, Apple added support for Amazon Prime Video . The Apple TV app , bundled with Apple TV Software 7.3, was released in May 2019. On September 9, 2015, Apple announced the fourth-generation Apple TV at an Apple special event . The fourth-generation model uses a new operating system, tvOS , with an app store , allowing downloads of third-party apps for video, audio, games and other content. It uses
9306-610: Was optional. As part of the Mac transition to Apple silicon , Apple announced a new Mac Mini with the Apple M1 chip on November 10, 2020. It was released on November 17, 2020, and was one of the first three Apple silicon-based Macs released (alongside the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro ). With the M1, this Mac Mini has a 3x faster eight-core CPU, a 6x faster GPU, and 15x faster machine learning performance than its predecessor,
9405-515: Was renamed "Apple TV" before launch due to a trademark dispute with British broadcasting network ITV , which threatened legal action against Apple. Pre-orders began in January 2007 and it was released in March 2007. It is based on a Pentium M processor and ran a variant of Mac OS X Tiger , and included a 40 GB hard disk for storing content. It supported output up to 720p on HDTVs via HDMI , and supported some standard definition televisions via component video . At launch, Apple TV required
9504-453: Was skipped. Apple TV Software 7.2.2 (iOS 8) is currently available for the Apple TV (3rd generation), as of March 2019. It does not support tvOS 9.0 or later. However, it does support Amazon Video , which was automatically added to those Apple TVs running 7.2.2 on December 6, 2017. In May 2019 Apple TV Software 7.3 (iOS 8.4.2) was released to the public. This update was the first update for the 3rd generation Apple TV since 2016. This update adds
9603-458: Was stored on the device's hard drive, Internet connectivity was no longer needed to view content. This is not the case with the later models, which do not have a hard drive for storing media. The first-generation Apple TV had component video and RCA connector audio ports, both removed in the 2nd generation. The device does not have RCA/composite video or F/RF connectors, but can be tricked into outputting color via composite. Starting with
9702-528: Was the company's only consumer computer that shipped without a paired display, keyboard, and mouse since its original release in 2005. Since the unibody redesign in 2010, the Kensington Security Slot and the optical drive were removed from all models, leaving internal storage spaces for either a second internal hard drive or an SSD , which can be ordered from Apple or as an upgrade kit from third party suppliers. Apple's release of
9801-578: Was upgraded from 2.0 to 2.1. External displays are supported through a DVI port. The 2009 models have Mini-DVI and Mini DisplayPort video output, allowing the use of two displays. The Mini DisplayPort supports displays with a resolution up to 2560×1600, which allows use of the 30-inch Cinema Display. The Intel-based Mac Mini has separate Mini-TOSLINK / 3.5 mm mini-jacks that support both analog audio input and output, and optical digital S/PDIF input and output. According to Apple, all of these models are obsolete. In June 2010, Apple redesigned
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