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Apple releases tvOS 14.0.2 with bug fixes

Evan Selleck ∙ October 5, 2020

Apple on Monday released a minor update for the Apple TV, aiming to squash some lingering bugs.

Check out these 9 new Apple TV features in tvOS 14

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated September 21, 2020

Apple yesterday released the tvOS 14 software update that brings new capabilities and feature enhancements to the company’s Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K digital media players. Some of the big ones you’ve already heard about, such as an expanded Picture in Picture feature and multiuser support for Apple Arcade. With the media's attention focused on the headline-grabbing improvements in iOS 14, we thought you might also want to learn about everything new in tvOS 14 so here it goes...

Apple releases tvOS 14 with Picture-in-Picture, multiple user support for Apple Arcade, and much more

Evan Selleck ∙ September 16, 2020

While it might not have as many new features as iOS 14 or watchOS 7, the next major update to tvOS is here today as well.

tvOS 14 system requirements: Can your Apple TV model run tvOS 14 software?

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated March 8, 2023

Be sure to consult this official Apple TV device compatibility list if you need to verify that your particular model of the Apple set-top box meets the tvOS 14 system requirements.

YouTube Kids launches on Apple TV

Christian Zibreg ∙ May 27, 2020

Google's YouTube Kids app is now available for Apple TV in the tvOS App Store more than four years since the software made its debut on the iPhone and iPad.

tvOS 13.3 restores Apple TV Up Next, here’s how to turn it on

Peter Cohen ∙ December 10, 2019

Apple on Tuesday released an update to tvOS, the operating system that powers its fourth and fifth-gen Apple TV set top boxes, the Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K. The free tvOS 13.3 update is available for download now.

A Swiss broadband provider offers alternative remote control for your Apple TV

Christian Zibreg ∙ December 9, 2019

The Siri Remote's been panned for usability issues. Although Apple sells the standard aluminum remote without a touch-sensitive surface, many folks dislike its minimalism. Small wonder that a Swiss provider, which goes by the name The Salt, has decided to offer its broadband subscribers an alternative Apple TV remote with additional buttons.

Here’s everywhere you can watch Apple TV+

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 1, 2019

Apple yesterday launched its original video streaming service, dubbed Apple TV+. Wondering if your gadget is on the list of supported Apple TV+ devices? You’ve come to the right place!

How to pair and use Xbox and PlayStation controllers with iPhone, iPad, Mac & Apple TV

Christian Zibreg ∙ August 27, 2019

Apple has ramped up its gaming chops by announcing at its annual developers conference in the summer that iOS 13, iPadOS, tvOS 13 and MacOS Catalina 10.15 software updates bring support for the wireless Xbox and PlayStation game controllers, namely Sony's DualShock 4 controller and Microsoft's Xbox Wireless Controller with Bluetooth. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to pair your Xbox or PlayStation controller and use it to play games on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV and Mac, navigate the user interface on your Apple TV and more.