Apple TV 'Take 2' update delayed, MacBook Air ships
Owners of the set-top device will have to wait a little longer for the highly-anticipated upgrade that allows the renting of movies from iTunes.
Apple says it needs an extra week or two to finish the upgrade to the $229 device, which should make it a much more attractive item to consumers. At Macworld, CEO Steve Jobs had promised the software by the end of January.
Users will be able to rent movies from their Apple TV's. By the end of this month, about 1,000 titles will be available. This includes 100 in HD, which will only be available through the set-top device.
The company didn't give a reason for why it was delaying the software other than saying it "was not quite finished."
However, it wasn't all bad news from Cupertino. Apple also took the opportunity to announced that its ultra-light portable MacBook Air had begun shipping. The laptop weighs about 3 points and is .16 inch thick at its thinnest point.
The Air retails for a base price of $1,799 USD.