While the release of iOS 7.1 has taken the majority of the attention this afternoon, an update for Apple TV has also arrived. We’re not talking the simple addition of a channel or two to the set-top box’s lineup, either (though the iTunes Festival app did arrive over the weekend). The update takes Apple TV to version 6.1 and brings the ability to more easily arrange what channels are displayed on the main menu.
Users can arrange main menu items in two ways. The first is through the Settings menu under Main Menu. The second, similar to iOS, allows users to rearrange or hide items by long-pressing with the center button of the remote.
With an expanding selection of streaming content arriving over the past months, the added ability to arrange and hide unwanted content is a welcome addition that will allow users to highlight and quickly find programming they enjoy. The new Apple TV update can be accessed by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update.
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