Apple's WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) is currently underway, and the company has news for Apple TV users. For starters, the streaming device is getting a new software update called tvOS 26. This is in line with Apple's new naming convention, where operating systems will be numbered after succeeding years to their year of release.
With tvOS 26, Apple TV incorporates the "Liquid Glass" look that the company is boasting at WWDC. Interactions across Apple TV's UI have been dramatically improved and made much more elegant. TvOS 26 also keeps your content in focus while you're carrying out other actions like fast-forwarding or rewinding. Poster art will incorporate the new look as well, while more TV shows and movies will be displayed on the screen.
Posters on tvOS 26 will use the new Liquid Glass design. | Image credit — Apple
When Apple TV now wakes up, users will have the choice to display and choose from different profiles, so that they can quickly get access to their personalized recommendations. The new OS is also going to provide a FaceTime experience that is more consistent with iOS 26, including live translations for new languages.
The new tvOS 26 will make getting to your recommendations a lot easier. | Image credit — Apple
Apple TV is now also going to let you use your iPhone as a microphone to sing along in the aptly named Sing app. Friends and family can jump in with their own iPhone, making Sing an excellent party activity using Apple TV.
Your content now remains centered with tvOS 26. | Image credit — Apple
TvOS 26 will also let app developers sync their logins with your Apple Account. This should make for much simpler setups whenever you're setting up a new device. The update will also bring new screen savers soon, with photos of landscapes from across India.
Naturally, Apple accompanied the announcements about tvOS 26 with promises for more amazing shows coming to Apple TV+. If the company is able to keep up the quality of shows like Severance and Silo, consumers will have a ton of good entertainment to look forward to.
TvOS 26 will soon let users designate any AirPlay-enabled speaker as the permanent speaker for Apple TV. FaceTime audio and notifications will appear on-screen, and users can answer using connected HomePod speakers or their iPhone.
Keeping in line with the event's theme, not much news about Apple Intelligence features for Apple TV was revealed. Though I'm sure that AI will play a bigger part in tvOS going forward once Apple has ironed out the kinks.
Abdullah loves smartphones, Virtual Reality, and audio gear. Though he covers a wide range of news his favorite is always when he gets to talk about the newest VR venture or when Apple sets the industry ablaze with another phenomenal release.
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