Alongside the HomePod software version 16.3 update that Apple launched on Tuesday, it seems that even the Apple TV has received the 16.3 badge of honor.
Apple releases tvOS 16.3 with minor enhancements
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tvOS 16.1 hits Apple TV with under-the-hood bug fixes and improvements
tvOS 16.1 is light on new Apple TV features. Instead, this software update brings several under-the-hood bug fixes along with important platform improvements.
Apple has discontinued the $149 Apple TV HD from 2015
The $149 Apple TV HD is no more. Apple has stopped offering its legacy streamer because the third-generation Apple TV 4K offers plenty more features for $20 less.
Crunchyroll is dropping support for older Apple TV models
Technology marches on, and, unfortunately, customers will always face the question of whether or not they should upgrade their devices. That decision might become a little easier when it's something like a streaming device, and, ultimately, support from third-party companies is vital to keep watching things. Which is why it might be sad to hear another popular streaming service is dropping support for older Apple TV models.
Amazon launches a redesigned Prime Video app for the Apple TV
Amazon Prime Video for Apple TV is now avaialble with a refreshed interface, making the software look and behave more like other streaming services.
Apple expands $50 gift card promotion for Apple TV purchases to European countries
Apple's relaunched its $50 gift card promotion for Apple TV purchases in the US and expanded it to more countries, including Germany, France and the United Kingdom.
Promo: Get a $50 Apple gift card with your Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K purchase
Buying an Apple TV model from Apple will net you a $50 gift card that you can spend on apps, subscriptions, media, iCloud storage upgrades and more.
Comcast’s Xfinity Stream app for Apple TV lets you stream live TV, DVR content and on-demand video
Comcast’s Xfinity Stream app allows you to stream live TV channels, access DVR content and watch on-demand video on your Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K.
Apple releases tvOS 15.1.1, bringing the TV app, Siri and App Store to South Korea
While Apple continues to work on the next big update for its mobile operating system (and iPadOS), the company has seen fit to release another minor update in the meantime. But this one's for its set-top boxes, the Apple TV HD and the Apple TV 4K, which is a small change of pace for Apple to say the least.
Apple announces it’s releasing iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8 and tvOS 15 on September 20
Having seeded release candidates for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15 and watchOS 8 to its registered developers and public beta testers, Apple has now officially announced the iOS 15 release date. As it turns out, iOS 15, along with other Apple OS updates (except for one), are scheduled to drop on the same day as iOS 15: Monday, September 20, 2021.
Apple issues a firmware update for the new Siri Remote
While the vast majority of updates for Apple's products are coupled with announcements, even the firmware updates from time to time, that's not always the case. Some minor firmware updates go mostly under the radar, especially when it comes to whatever "new" things are being added to the mix. That's the case with today's firmware update for the brand new Siri Remote.
tvOS 15: New playback UI, AirPods switching, Face ID sign-on and other new Apple TV features
With tvOS seemingly an afterthought at WWDC21, you'd be right to wonder whether Apple might have forgotten about the Apple TV. Don't worry, it hasn't. While the keynote barely mentioned any tvOS 15 specifics, our team has been able to discover more than a dozen user-facing features and improvements coming to your Apple media streamer this fall with tvOS 15!