Alongside iOS, iPadOS and watchOS updates, Apple has rolled out the newest model of tvOS. The principle change this time round is a redesign of the core Apple TV app.
You'll now see a sidebar that blends content material from Apple's personal companies (equivalent to Apple TV+, MLS Season Move and a Retailer the place customers should purchase and lease well-liked films) with entry to third-party channels and apps equivalent to Disney+ and Max. Evidently Apple is aiming to enhance navigation and discoverability with out straying too removed from the trade normal tile looking format on the homepage.
On front room units (i.e. Apple TV {hardware} and the eponymous app on good TVs and different units), the sidebar will embody profiles. Apple says this can let you swiftly change between customers for extra customized suggestions throughout the app and within the Up Subsequent part. In the meantime, Watch Now has been rebranded as Residence.
The Apple TV app's Retailer tab is the place you'll need to go to purchase or lease films and TV exhibits. Beginning as we speak, the iTunes Motion pictures and TV Reveals apps on Apple TV 4K and HD units will redirect customers to the Apple TV app's Retailer tab to seek out and handle their purchases. The identical goes for the iTunes Retailer app on iPhone and iPad.
In the meantime, you'll now be capable to reply FaceTime calls instantly on Apple TV 4K units. Apple has added assist for FaceTime audio calls as properly.
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