Apple today finally shared release notes for tvOS 27, nearly two weeks after releasing the software update. Many of the new features and changes listed were already known, but we are sharing the notes for the sake of completeness. tvOS 27 was released on Monday, September 14, but the Apple TV does not show release notes for software updates in the Settings app. Instead, Apple periodically updates a support document outlining what is new in tvOS updates. Here is what is new for the Apple TV on tvOS 27, including video podcasts in the Podcasts app, AutoMix in the Apple Music app, the ability to set your preferred text size across supported apps, improved AirPlay performance, and more:This update brings enhancements to the Apple Music, Podcasts, and AirPlay experiences on tvOS. It also brings captions to more content, adds the ability to block individual apps, and provides bug fixes and security updates for your Apple TV 4K. Apple Music - Hi-Res Lossless audio support provides a studio-quality listening experience. - AutoMix transitions one song into the next like a DJ does, time stretching and beatmatching to deliver a continuous playback experience. This release also includes other features and improvements: - Video podcasts bring your favorite shows to the TV in the redesigned Podcasts app. - AirPlay performance improvements deliver faster, more responsive connections when sharing photos, videos, and music from iPhone, iPad, or Mac to Apple TV. - Transcribed audio helps you follow along with content when standard captions or subtitles aren't provided. - Dynamic Text support in Accessibility settings allows you to set your preferred text size across supported apps. - Individual app controls in Settings let you block users from launching specific apps.tvOS 27 is compatible with the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and newer.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater This article, "Apple Finally Shares tvOS 27 Release Notes With List of New Features" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

One of my favorite Apple TV 4K features—screensavers—might soon start offering sound effects in tvOS 27 per a new leak. Here are the details. more…

Apple today seeded the third beta of an upcoming tvOS 18.2 update to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a week after second tvOS 18.2 beta. Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 18.2 update by opting in to the beta…

Apple TV users have long been able to set HomePods as speakers for audio output. But tvOS 27.2 looks poised to offer a big upgrade, with HomePod surround sound now available in the beta. more…

Back at WWDC 2024 in June, Apple teased new screensavers for Apple TV with tvOS 18, including screensavers based on popular Apple TV+ movies and shows. Now Apple is finally rolling out one of these screensavers with the latest beta of tvOS 18.2, starting…

Even Apple’s TV software has had a name change.

tvOS might be one of the hardest platforms for Apple to iterate upon. There’s only so much you can do to improve the TV experience, right? But tvOS 18 has proven that adage wrong by offering several great new features—including a key Enhance Dialogue…

tvOS 27 is the latest software update for Apple TV 4K, and it’s rolling out now to all users. Here’s what’s new in tvOS 27. more…

Apple today released tvOS 18.4, the latest version of the tvOS 18 operating system that came out last September. tvOS 18.4 comes two months after Apple released tvOS 18.3, and it is available for the Apple TV 4K and the ‌Apple TV‌ HD models. tvOS 18.4 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌Apple TV‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌Apple TV‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 18.4 automatically. Apple shares full release notes for tvOS in its tvOS support document, which is updated after each new version of tvOS comes out. Apple has also released a new version of the HomePod Software 18.4 for the ‌HomePod‌ and HomePod mini. ‌HomePod‌ software is based on tvOS.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater This article, "Apple Releases tvOS 18.4" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple today released tvOS 18.2, the newest version of the tvOS 18 operating system that came out in September. tvOS 18.2 comes more than a month after Apple released tvOS 18.1, and it is available for the Apple TV 4K and the ‌Apple TV‌ HD models.…

Apple’s two home devices have received new software updates today. tvOS 18.2 and HomePod 18.2 are available now. Here’s everything that’s new. more…

Apple today released tvOS 26.5, the fifth update to the tvOS operating system that came out last fall. tvOS 26.5 is available for the Apple TV 4K, and it comes over a month after Apple released tvOS 26.4. tvOS 26.5 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 26.5 automatically. No new features were found in tvOS 26.5 during the beta testing period, so it likely focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements. Apple shares tvOS release notes on its website.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater This article, "Apple Releases tvOS 26.5" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple today released tvOS 26.1, an update to the tvOS 26 operating system that came out in September. tvOS 26.1 is available on the Apple TV 4K and the ‌Apple TV‌ HD models, but Liquid Glass is only available on the second-generation ‌Apple TV‌ 4K or later. tvOS 26 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌‌Apple TV‌‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tvOS 26.1 automatically. Apple shares release notes for tvOS in its tvOS support document when new versions are released, but no new features were found during the beta testing process.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater This article, "Apple Releases tvOS 26.1" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

With tvOS 26, Apple's Liquid Glass design language makes the leap to the big screen. While there are plenty of small additions, this update does little to push tvOS further.

tvOS 26.4 is currently in beta testing, with a launch expected next month. Here are three new changes that tvOS 26.4 will bring for Apple TV 4K users. more…

Apple today released tvOS 18.5, the latest version of the tvOS operating system. tvOS 18.5 comes a little over a month after the launch of tvOS 18.4, and it is available for the Apple TV 4K and ‌Apple TV‌ HD models. tvOS 18.5 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌Apple TV‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌Apple TV‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to the new version of tvOS automatically. Apple shares full release notes for tvOS in its tvOS support document, which is updated after each new version of tvOS comes out. Apple has also released a new version of the HomePod Software 18.5 for the ‌HomePod‌ and HomePod mini. ‌HomePod‌ software is based on tvOS.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater This article, "Apple Releases tvOS 18.5" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple has just released public beta 4 for tvOS 26, HomePod 26, and more. Here’s what to expect. more…