Your Apple TV will get new features this fall with tvOS 26, but you'll need newer hardware for Liquid Glass design and iPhone karaoke mode.
tvOS 26: Liquid Glass and iPhone karaoke mode require newer Apple TV hardware
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How to install tvOS 26 beta or non-beta on your Apple TV
Learn how to download and install the tvOS 26 beta or non-beta on your Apple TV to experience all the latest features and the new Liquid Glass design.
tvOS 26 adds Thread 1.4 for better smart home support on your Apple TV
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.
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 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.
tvOS 17 beta software profile officially expires, leaving many to install tvOS 18 beta software profile to block updates
We began sounding the alarm about the imminent expiration of the tvOS 17 beta software profile in the middle of January, as we knew that a lot of jailbreakers and prospective jailbreakers alike depended on it to block over the air (OTA) software updates from being downloaded and installed on their device.
The latest HomePod and Apple TV updates bring performance and stability fixes
The tvOS 18.3 update for the Apple TV media player and the HomePod smart speaker brings performance and stability fixes but no new features.
How to block iOS updates with the tvOS 18 beta profile
Many jailbreakers who enjoy the thrill of installing tweaks and add-ons on their jailbroken device rely on the tvOS 17 beta software profile to prevent over-the-air (OTA) updates from being installed on their iPhone or iPad. This not only prevents updates in the background, but it also prevents the device from nagging you with a persistent badge on the Settings app icon to alert you to pending software updates.
PSA: Jailbreakers have until January 31st before OTA update-blocking tvOS 17 beta software profile expires
One of the most used ways to block over the air (OTA) updates on a jailbroken iPhone or iPad is by installing a specially made tvOS beta profile. This beta profile effectively makes your iPhone or iPad look elsewhere for iOS or iPadOS updates – a place where such updates don’t exist. Consequently, your device will never again nag you to update its outdated software as long as the profile remains active and installed.