Entries in Apple tvOS (6)

Tuesday
Jun102025

Apple revamps OS names to the release year

Source: Apple

Apple overhauled its operating systems and one of the newest changes is the naming convention for them. Instead of sticking with using the version number, the numbers will reflect the year when the OS was released. The change will be coming to all of its software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.

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Saturday
Dec232023

NordVPN launches official app for Apple TV with tvOS 17

Image: NordVPN

With the new tvOS 17 update, Apple TV users can now enjoy native VPN apps from leading providers. NordVPN is the latest one to follow suit. By using the NordVPN app, you can connect to any of the company’s secure servers worldwide. The app also encrypts all your network traffic and uses the NordLynx protocol to boost your connection speed. This should result in a smooth streaming experience with less buffering, depending on your network and server locations.

NordVPN had previously expressed some concerns about the limitations of native VPNs on tvOS 17. However, it seems that the company has overcome those challenges.

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Saturday
Jun102023

Apple TV users will finally be able to use VPN apps with tvOS 17

Screenshot: MacRumors

VPN apps are a convenient way to connect to a virtual private network (VPN) on iOS and macOS devices, but Apple TV has been missing this feature until now. With tvOS 17, which will be released later this year, Apple will enable developers to create VPN apps for Apple TV and distribute them through the Apple TV App Store. Apple announced tvOS 17 at its WWDC 2023 keynote on Monday but did not mention the VPN support during the presentation. However, the company revealed more details about the new feature on its website.

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Friday
Jun262020

Apple tvOS adds picture-in-picture mode, multi-user support for Apple Arcade 

Aside from adding support to HomeKit, Apple's tvOS platform adds a few small but useful features. Like iOS 14, it's getting picture-in-picture mode across the entire Apple TV experience, with AirPlay videos able to show up in picture-in-picture mode. Multiuser support is coming to the platform, but it seems only to be available for continuing gameplay on Apple Arcade games at the moment.

tvOS is also getting support for Microsoft's Elite 2 and Adaptive Xbox One controller, better audio sharing with AirPod earbuds, as well as up to 4K video streaming from your iOS devices' Photos app.

Source: The Verge