A fourth beta of the upcoming bug-fix tvOS 12.1.1 software update for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV is now available for developer testing. The over-the-air update with build number 16K5045a can be downloaded and installed on your Apple TV by using Apple's standard Software Update mechanism within the Settings app. The standalone installer is available through Apple's Development Center portal.
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Apple starts testing first betas of iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1 & macOS Mojave 10.14.2 [U]
Apple on Wednesday pushed first betas of what would become the minor iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1 and macOS Mojave 10.14.2 updates. The betas are available to Apple's registered developers and members of the Apple Developer Program. Public betas should follow shortly after the developer builds, but you'll need to register with the Apple Beta Software Program.
Four million people are participating in Apple’s OS beta programs
Apple has four million people on betas of its operating systems.
Netflix’s overhauled Apple TV interface brings handy shortcuts to a sidebar menu
Netflix has shown off its overhauled apps for set-top boxes, such as the fourth-generation Apple TV and Apple TV 4K, that revolves around a slide-out navigation menu on the lefthand side housing useful shortcuts such as Search, Home, Series, Movies, My List and New.
How to jailbreak your Apple TV with Electra on tvOS 11.2-11.3
Thanks to nitoTV and the Electra Team, we now have a stable jailbreak for tvOS 11.2-11.3. If you heeded our advice in the run up to this release and stayed on the right firmware, you're probably itching to try it out. We'll show you how.
ElectraTV jailbreak for tvOS 11.2-11.3 released
It's been a busy spell for jailbreak releases! We've had iOS 11 tools from the Electra team, Apple TV tools from nitoTV, and now a blending of the two.
Siri on Apple’s latest OS betas is acting up
According to numerous reports on Twitter and Reddit, iOS 12 beta 2 and other developer OS updates that Apple issued yesterday are causing intermittent availability issues with Siri.
Valve tries again to get game streaming in App Store
It looks like Valve might try again to get its Steam Link app approved by Apple for the App Store. This week, a new Steam Link beta appeared in TestFlight, Apple's testing playground for software developers. The beta doesn't contain any TestFlight notes, which suggests that Value is only seeking performance-related feedback at this time, according to AppleInsider.
Back in May, Apple blocked Valve's first attempt at bringing Steam video games to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. The iPhone maker claimed "business conflicts" forced it to reject the Steam Link app. Valve appealed the decision, to no avail.
Subsequently, Apple's Phil Schiller noted the Steam Link app "violates some guidelines around user-generated content, in-app purchases, content codes, etc." He mentioned that Apple would continue to work with Valve to bring the app within the App Store guidelines.
As we noted previously, the Steam Link app uses the same H.264 video encoding technology found in Valve’s physical Steam Link box. What the app basically does is stream your library of Steam games from your Windows or Mac desktop to an iPhone, iPad or Apple TV, in 4K resolution at 60 frames per second over a 5 GHz Wi-Fi network or a wired Ethernet connection.
Games are the most lucrative part of the App Store. Therefore, it's understandable that the company wants to protect its interests. Nonetheless, rejecting the Steam Link app never felt right since you couldn't use it to buy new titles. Still, as AppleInsider discovered, workarounds were quickly found that enabled purchases to take place, which is a big no-no for Apple.
Hopefully, Apple and Valve will come to some agreement that will allow the Steam Link to takes its rightful place in the iOS and Apple TV app stores. We'll let you know if and when they do.
tvOS 12 is launching this fall as a free update for Apple TV 4K and fourth-generation Apple TV
Apple today previewed tvOS 12, the next major version of its living room operating system designed for enjoying digital entertainment on your big screen TV. The upgraded software will release some time this fall alongside other OS updates as a free update for your Apple TV.
tvOS 12 brings Dolby Atmos surround sound, Zero Sign-On, new Space screen saver & more
Aside from sharing a bunch of exciting new features designed for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, Apple during today's WWDC 2018 keynote talk also spent some time talking about the latest Apple TV features afforded by the upcoming tvOS 12 software.
How to live-stream WWDC 2018 keynote on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Windows & Android
Similar to WWDCs of the last several years, today's keynote presentation will be live-streamed. The many Apple fans and enthusiasts from around the world who unfortunately are not in a position to attend Apple's developers conference can still tune in from the comfort of their own couch and see what’s new in the world of iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS and more.
Phil Schiller comments on Apple’s rejection of Valve’s Steam Link app
Just days after Apple rejected Valve's Steam app for iOS, Phil Schiller has responded to a customer's email on the subject. In his message, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing provides insight on why the app wasn't accepted while also suggesting the decision could be reversed.