Hello Patti, You ask an excellent question.
The difference between the previous Apple TV and the current one is not so much about updates as it is about flexibility. It also comes down to how one uses the Apple TV. If your primary purpose is to access media stored on your network computers, then there really is no need to purchase the new Apple TV. However, if you want a more iOS-like environment in which you can select which apps are installed, most of which will not work on the previous version of the device, then the latest generation is for you. In my case, for example, although I have been a long-time fan of the TWIT network audio podcast, with the 4th generation Apple TV, I have downloaded the tvOS version of the app and now I can actually enjoy the video during the broadcast. I much prefer the latest version of YouTube on the 4th gen, also. Of course, this is just my opinion. Mark -----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Patti Johnson Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2016 8:36 AM To: viphone Subject: Apple tv I have the 3rd generation apple tv, the one befor the newest one. I had heard it wouldn't update, but last night I looked and saw it had, adding Free Form toi its lineup. In that case I wonder if I need to get the newer one, I had thought about it because I thought the older one wouldn't update. Not sure what to think now. Was this just an older update that I just now found out about thought I don't think so, or will the older one still get updates? Patti -- Avoid being judgmental and your personal peace will increase. From Guideposts -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
