The new tvOS 26 operating system supports the Thread 1.4 protocol on the Apple TV and HomePod for unified mesh networking in your smart home.
tvOS 26 adds Thread 1.4 for better smart home support on your Apple TV
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Apple is updating parental controls with new child safety features, including permission to text new numbers
Apple has updated parental controls in iOS 26 and other operating systems with new child safety features, including permission to text new numbers.
Roundup: Everything Apple announced at the WWDC25 keynote
Here's a roundup of all the key announcements Apple made at WWDC25 today, including its new Liquid Glass interfaces for the iPhone and other devices.
Apple releases the first developer betas of iOS 26 and other operating systems
Following the conclusion of its WWDC25 keynote, Apple has released the first developer betas of iOS 26 and its other renamed operating systems.
Apple previews redesigned Liquid Glass user interfaces on iPhone, other devices
Apple has previewed the overhauled user interfaces across the iPhone and other devices, known as Liquid Glass, at the WWDC2025 today.
Apple’s glassy design overhaul allegedly extends to the Apple Watch and Apple TV
Apple's iPhone, iPad and Mac software design overhaul will extend to the Apple Watch and Apple TV with the upcoming watchOS 12 and tvOS 19 updates.
How to set your Apple TV to download in-app and game data in the background
Learn how to set your Apple TV to automatically download in-app data and game assets before first launch, resulting in a smoother experience and fewer wait times.
tvOS 18.5: How to fix the annoying Dolby Atmos audio lag when your Apple TV is connected to AirPlay or Bluetooth speakers
Learn how to fix the annoying audio lag on your Apple TV for Dolby Atmos sound that you may experience when using AirPlay or Bluetooth-connected speakers.
Netflix for Apple TV is rolling out a new design with better navigation and more
Netflix's redesigned Apple TV app brings a much cleaner look with the more visible Search and My List shortcuts, better recommendations and other perks.
CNBC+ streaming service expanding to the Apple TV and Roku
Apple HD and Apple TV 4K owners can now subscribe to the CNBC+ streaming service, which is also available on iOS, Android and on the web.
Apple patches a WebKit exploit with iOS 18.3.2, iPadOS 18.3.2, macOS Sequoia 15.3.2 and other updates
Apple has patched a WebKit vulnerability with the iOS 18.3.2, iPadOS 18.3.2, macOS Sequoia 15.3.2, tvOS 18.3.1 and visionOS 2.3.2 updates.
Netflix videos appearing in Apple’s TV app was a mistake
Some folks have been able to add Netflix shows and movies to their Watchlist in Apple’s TV app, but the long-overdue integration has been since pulled.