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aTV Flash (black)\u00a0for\u00a0Apple TV 2\u00a0is no longer in beta:\u00a0FireCore\u00a0has finally released version 1.0 of its flagship\u00a0product\u00a0\u2013 a suite of applications to enhance the 2nd generation Apple TV. aTV Flash (black) features all-new\u00a0Media Player, WebKit based\u00a0browser,\u00a0Last.fm\u00a0radio,\u00a0Weather, RSS feeds and gives you fast access to plugins like\u00a0nitoTV,\u00a0Remote HD,\u00a0XBMC\u00a0and\u00a0Plex\u00a0client. All new features are installed alongside the normal Apple TV features, so things like movie rentals,\u00a0Netflix, and\u00a0AirPlay\u00a0will remain\u00a0unchanged.<\/p>\n
Media Player<\/strong> Native\u00a0web browser<\/strong> Last.fm<\/strong> Weather, RSS feeds<\/strong> <\/p>\n aTV Flash (black)1.0 is available now for $29.95<\/span>, which includes updates for one year. You can download it from\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Those who pre-ordered the beta can download the new 1.0 version through the\u00a0Downloads\u00a0tab in their\u00a0account<\/a>.\u00a0Note: Those wishing to update from an early version will need to run the 1.0installer\u00a0from a Mac or PC.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nThe new Media Player included with aTV Flash (black) can access files directly from a Mac, PC or NAS drive without having to use iTunes. It\u00a0downloads\u00a0and organizes metadata and covert art automatically and will present media in your choice of a list or grid view. Supported file formats include AVI, FLAC, ISO, M2TS, MKV, MP3, MP4, MPEG, VOB, WAV and many others. Support for AC3\/DTS sound, subtitles, DVD menus, playlists and photo slideshows are also included.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/xctechs.info\/vlogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/atv-flash-black-1-0-for-apple-tv-2-media-player.jpg\")
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\nAlso included is Couch Surfer Pro; a fully featured web browser that includes support for HTML5\u00a0streaming\u00a0music and video as well as easy to use bookmarks and history. The browser can be controlled using the standard Apple TV remote, or the\u00a0free iPhone\/iPad Remote app.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/xctechs.info\/vlogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/atv-flash-black-1-0-for-apple-tv-2-browser.jpg\")
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\nRounding out the offering is an interactive Last.fm\u00a0feature\u00a0that provides access to Last.fmstreaming\u00a0radio. While\u00a0streaming\u00a0Last.fm radio\u00a0(or playing your own music) you\u2019ll have access to artist bios, and a seemingly endless amount of artist photos.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\nRSS news feed and iIntuitive\u00a0weather\u00a0forecast options are also included. Your current\u00a0weatherlocation will be detected automatically, and other\u00a0locations\u00a0can be easily\u00a0added\u00a0as well.<\/p>\n