This episode discusses the new Fire TV Shopping feature and gives an overview of how it works. Then it goes into detail on what the two new software updates, 5.0.3 & 5.0.3.1 fix with the 2nd-gen Fire TV. After talking about about the Amazon Echo and the latest Fire TV apps, I answer listener submitted questions.
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Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com
Recorded October 30th 2015
YouTube video for this episode
Show Notes & Links:
Amazon shopping partially available on Fire TV, with full shopping feature postponed
Overview of the new X-Ray feature on the Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick
Exclusive: Shopping Amazon via Voice Search coming to Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
2nd-gen Fire TV starting to receive version 5.0.3 Software Update
Software update 5.0.3 for Fire TV 2 squashes more bugs but not all
Logitech Harmony hubs and remotes
Software update 5.0.3.1 to begin rolling out to 2nd-gen Fire TV’s soon
FireStarter updated to v3.2 with one-click Kodi installs and updates
Donate to FireStarter’s Developer
Amazon Fire TV Gaming Edition back in stock earlier than expected
New Amazon Fire TV Game Controller suffering from bad reviews due to Fire OS 5 delay
Amazon Fire TV Game Controller (2nd-Gen)
Amazon Fire TV Game Controller (1st-Gen)
Amazon updates delivery of Fire TV Stick voice bundle pre-orders to November 13th
Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote
Farming Simulator 16 released for all Amazon Fire TV models
Farming Simulator 16 on Amazon
Square Enix is sequentially discounting Final Fantasy games through November
Final Fantasy III on sale from Oct. 29 – Nov. 5, 2015
Final Fantasy IV on sale from Nov. 5 – Nov. 12, 2015
Final Fantasy V on sale from Nov. 12 – Nov. 19, 2015
Final Fantasy VI on sale from Nov. 19 – Nov. 26, 2015
App Deal: Draw a Stickman EPIC down from $1.99 to FREE
Draw a Stickman: EPIC for FREE on Amazon
App Deal: Rotate It! down from $0.99 to FREE
33 FREE apps in Amazon Halloween App Bundle
Amazon.com removes all Chromecast, Apple TV, and Nexus Player listings on schedule
Understanding the reasoning behind Amazon’s ban of the Apple TV, Chromecast, and Nexus Player
Amazon Echo now provides addresses, phone numbers, and operating hours for local searches via Yelp
How to unbrick and prevent bricking an Amazon Fire TV
How to Fully Unlock the Amazon Fire TV Bootloader
How to check if your Fire TV’s Bootloader is Unlocked
Who’s to blame for the Fire TV’s lack of Netflix voice search integration?
How to block software updates on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
Download DiskUsage APK for sideloading
How to play files larger than 4GB off the Fire TV’s FAT32 USB storage in Kodi
Ultimate Fire TV Sideloading Guide
PlayStation 4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller
Xbox One Controller Wireless Receiver
Xbox 360 Controller Wireless Receiver
The new Apple TV is now available for preorder