The second-generation Apple TV, announced on 1 September 2010, shrank to a tiny black box with no storage, rented TV episodes for 99 cents and films from $3.99, streamed Netflix, and previewed AirPlay from iPhones and iPads. Apple still called it a hobby.
- Maker
- Apple
- Released
- September 2010
- Launch price
- $99
Specifications
| Output | 720p over HDMI |
|---|---|
| Services | iTunes rentals, Netflix, YouTube, Flickr, AirPlay |
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