Apple Updates Remote App for iOS

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Apple has updated Remote, the company’s iOS app that turns your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad into a remote for iTunes or Apple TV. Version 2.1.1 adds a new “skip back” button, and improved performance when connecting to either iTunes or an Apple TV.

Apple’s patch notes:

What’s New in Version Remote 2.1.1

  • Improvements when connecting to iTunes or Apple TV
  • Addition of a “skip back” button when playing video
  • Additional stability and performance improvements

The patch notes for the previous version, too, which was centered around AirPlay:

Included 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

Remote app is free, and the update is available now on the App Store. It’s a hybrid app designed for both iPhone and iPad (and iPod touch).

Bryan Chaffin

Bryan Chaffin

Bryan is the cofounder of The Mac Observer and currently serves as Afternoon Editor. He has contributed to MacAddict and MacFormat magazines, and coauthored Incredible iPad Apps for Dummies with Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus.

You can find out more about Bryan at his personal site, GeekTells, or follow him on Twitter @TMOBryan.

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