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Apple TV Hacks: Live TV via Airplay, HTML 5 video web browser

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When hidden AirPlay APIs and AirPlay enhancements from Cydia came to life just days ago we knew the party was just getting started. A 9to5mac reader managed to stream live TV from his iPad to his Apple TV via a modified version of AirPlay (video above).  Cool stuff and we’re sure this is just the beginning.

In other news the same upcoming web browser for the Apple TV we showed you recently has a new walkthrough video (below) this time demonstrating HTML 5 video playing functionality on the second-generation Apple TV.

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