Apple TV May Gain Deeper Integration With iOS and Macs via Continuity

developers have installed newest ios 8 beta, latest version of os x yosemite, , current apple tv beta, released yesterday, have noticed new pop notification suggesting apple tv gain of continuity features apple introduced during worldwide developers conference.

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as noted 9to5mac, notifications being received on macs running on same local wifi network apple tvs have newest software, suggesting @ least, yosemite, macs able interact apple tv in new ways.

unclear how yosemite , apple tv might interact continuity features between 2 not yet functional, possible feature handoff used in conjunction airplay, allowing movie, tv show, or music seamlessly transferred 1 device another.

it's possible apple tv display notifications when phone call incoming iphone, mac , ipad able do. call notifications , on-screen caller id not far-fetched, telecommunications providers offer tv, internet, , phone access able display caller information on screen.

continuity features handoff appear require bluetooth 4.0, feature available in third-generation apple tv. yesterday's update available third-generation apple tvs, providing more evidence device gain continuity features.

os x yosemite, new apple tv software, , ios 8 expected released public in fall after extended beta testing period. apple said working on upgraded apple tv set top box new capabilities, take advantage of continuity features.

article link: apple tv may gain deeper integration ios , macs via continuity

 

can't wait! also, redesigned apple tv ui (and app store)!

 

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