How to keep your apps and Home screen layout the same across multiple Apple TVs
Unify the media experience for your entire family by keeping your installed apps and Home screen layout the same across every Apple TV you own.
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4K movies from iTunes can be streamed but not downloaded locally
You can download a local copy of a high-definition 1080p movie, just like you would before. However, 4K content from iTunes Store can only be streamed, not downloaded.
The new Apple TV doesn’t support YouTube in 4K HDR
YouTube serves 4K HDR video in the open-source VP9 format which the new Apple TV does not support natively.
Apple TV 4K to get Dolby Atmos support via a tvOS software update
Support for Dolby’s object-based surround sound technology is coming to Apple TV 4K by way of a tvOS software update.
Apple starts sending shipping notifications for iPhone 8, Apple Watch Series 3, and Apple TV 4K orders
Apple has started sending out notifications alerting people their iPhone 8, Apple Watch Series 3, or Apple TV 4K have shipped and are on the way.
How to enable bold text throughout the Apple TV interface
tvOS’s light typeface doesn’t look great against dark backgrounds, but you can thankfully switch to its much, much heavier variant to make the text easier to read.
Grab official user guides for iOS 11, watchOS 4 & tvOS 11
Apple has refreshed its official user guides for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Apple Watch with the latest information pertaining to the new iOS 11, tvOS 11 and watch OS 4 software.
tvOS 11 for Apple TV now available to public
tvOS 11 includes Home screen syncing, AirPlay 2, better support for AirPods, notifications, automatic switching between Light and Dark mode and more.
Apple TV no longer needs the USB-C port because you can connect to it wirelessly
Xcode 9 now lets you connect to your Apple TV wirelessly, negating the use of the USB-C port on the 4th generation Apple TV.
iPhone X & 8 support FLAC playback, iOS 11 brings it to iPhone 7
Native hardware support for the FLAC audio codec is in tow for Apple’s iPhone X, 8 and 7 models, finally bringing high-quality lossless audio playback to the iconic smartphone.
Poll: what new Apple devices are you planning on buying?
So, what are you planning on buying from Apple’s announcements yesterday? Cast your vote, then share your comments with fellow readers.
Apple TV 4K no longer has USB-C port
Apple giveth, Apple taketh away.