苹果放出了适用于第二代和第三代Apple TV的5.1系统升级补丁。升级补丁的Build为10A406e。新软件带来的最大改变就是加入了照片流分 享功能，此外，用户还可以将Apple TV上播放的音频无线传输至支持AirPlay技术的扬声器和设备上，新版本还允许用户切换多个iTunes账 号。 新加入的功能包括可以搜索电影的预告片，全新的屏幕保护程序，更改应用图标顺序，字幕开始支持SDH（为听力障碍用户带来方便），网络设置。Apple TV 5.1系统还提升了整体的稳定性和性能。用户可以通过设置菜单中的软件升级功能获取更新补丁。 更新列表: Shared Photo Streams — Accept invitations for Shared Photo Streams, browse photos and comments, and receive notifications of new content. AirPlay — Send audio content from Apple TV to AirPlay-enabled speakers and devices (including AirPort Express and other Apple TVs). Also includes the ability to require an onscreen code to use AirPlay with your Apple TV. iTunes account switching — Save multiple iTunes accounts and switch quickly between them. Trailers — Search movie trailers. In the United States, see show times for local theaters. Screen savers — New Cascade, Shrinking Tiles, and Sliding Panels screen savers. Main menu— Reorder icons on the second page by holding down the select button on the remote. Subtitles — SDH support for the deaf and hard-of-hearing as well as improvements to viewing and selecting subtitles. Network configuration — Support for setting up advanced network options using configuration profiles. Stability and performance — Includes general performance and stability improvements.
