Apple today released an update to its universal Remote application for iOS devices, bringing support for several new features including controlling AirPlay content pushed from iTunes on a user's computer to an Apple TV, as well as controlling Internet radio in iTunes.
What's New in Version 2.1
- AirPlay video support to control iTunes on your computer to stream videos to an Apple TV - Internet radio control to play thousands of internet radio streams in iTunes on your computer - The ability to control iTunes on your computer to play Movies and TV shows that are rented from the iTunes Store - Addresses issues connecting to an iTunes library or Apple TV - Includes stability and performance improvements
AirPlay streaming for audio, video, and photos, has been a major feature promoted by Apple in iTunes 10 and iOS 4.2, and the company has released several updates for its various applications and operating systems to support the functionality in a number of ways.
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