Apple TV’s new firmware lets you stream straight from the cloud

Apple has released Apple TV 6.0, an update that allows AirPlay streaming from iCloud, access to iTunes Radio, and a handful of other features.

Apple released on Friday an update to Apple TV, which allows AirPlay streaming of music, TV shows, and Movies from iCloud rather than directly from iOS devices. The update also includes access to iTunes Radio, podcast syncing, and enables purchasing of content from the iTunes store through the Apple TV set-top box.

Apple hiring music experts to give iTunes Radio human touch

While music streaming services like Pandora rely largely on algorithms to power song selection, Apple is hoping the human touch will give it the edge with iTunes Radio, which launches today.

How to prepare for and download iOS 7

Apple’s new iOS 7 platform has arrived, but are you ready to roll? We take a look at how to prepare your iPhone or iPad, and how to download and install the newest update.