Apple lays the groundwork for next week’s Apple TV launch - The Washington Post

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"Apple's all set to open orders for its new set-top box, the Apple TV, on Oct. 26. But before the new, Siri-powered multimedia devices starts landing on doorsteps, the company's laying some groundwork.

Many people were excited that the latest iOS update came with a long-awaited taco emoji, but what you may not have realized is that it also came with updates that will make your iPhone play well with the new set-top box.

Users will need an iOS device to set up the Apple TV. So if you're planning on picking up the new TV, take care of that latest download."

Apple lays the groundwork for next week’s Apple TV launch - The Washington Post