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At its media event in San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Apple announced  an updated version of the Apple TV. Referred to simply as  “the new Apple TV,” the  set-top box will be capable of 1080p video output and benefit from a new streamlined interface similar to what we have experience from iOS.

Additionally, Apple has updated the Apple TV with fully integrated iCloud video streaming, which will now allow users to access movies on top of music and television shows. According to Apple, the device will cost $99 and go on sale March 16 and is available to pre-order starting today.

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