

Apple has released a new update for the generation 2 and 3 Apple TV models. The update allows movies and TV show previews from the iTunes Store to be viewed in HD and fixes a few other minor issues.

Apple TV Software Update 5.0.1 iTunes previews - Previews for movies and TV shows from the iTunes Store can now be viewed in HD.

AirPlay - Fixes an issue that caused some iOS apps to have trouble connecting via AirPlay.

Home Sharing - Improves the reliability of Home Sharing connections.

Netflix - Addresses an issue affecting Netflix login and navigation.

Stability and performance - Includes fixes for issues affecting stability and performance.

The update can be performed directly on the Apple TV by going to the Settings menu, then General, then selecting Update Software.