Apple says tvOS 13 will feature updates that sets the standard for home entertainment. The way you watch TV will change this fall when tvOS 13 is released. According to Apple, the latest update sets the "standard for home entertainment," offering more personalized features for the most immersive experience yet. When the software launches, it'll be home to Apple TV+, which is Apple's new streaming service set to compete with Netflix. When will tvOS 13 launch? Apple hasn't unveiled a release date for tvOS 13, but we're expecting the software to be available sometime in September. What Apple TV ..read more

We're getting a lot of new features, but it's really all about the content. Apple today unveiled a ridiculous amount of new stuff at WWDC, its annual developer's conference. We'll refer you to iMore for the comprehensive list of what's new and important. But we also want to break down what's coming in the latest version Apple TV software — tvOS 13, as its what most of us here will be interested in. What is it, and when will I get it? First things first: tvOS is the software that runs on Apple TV. We're currently on tvOS 12 — today Apple gave us a preview of tvOS 13. The full releas ..read more

Download the latest version of tvOS for your Apple TV. Apple just unveiled tvOS 13, which introduces a ton of new features for the Apple TV. Besides that, it's good to keep your Apple TV up to date to keep it running smoothly with the latest features Apple rolls out over time. Here's how you can update your Apple TV. How to install tvOS 13 on your Apple TV On your Mac, go to developer.apple.com/download. Enter your developer username and password to log in. Click on the blue Download button to the right of tvOS 13 beta configuration profile. Make sure to save the profile to your Desktop. In ..read more

Apple has made several announcements at its March 25 event. Here are some of the highlights. Apple was on hand on Monday, March 25, where it announced several new services, including Apples News+, Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+. The company even introduced a new credit card, which customers will be able to access through Apple Wallet. Here are all the big announcements from Apple's March 25 event. Apple News+ Apple is building on the success of its Apple News app and making it a more attractive destination for readers and storytellers. Meet Apple News+ The new subscription service, known as Ap ..read more

Aerial Dream on Android TV. (Download for free from Google Play.) If these look a little ... familiar ... that's because they are. If there's one thing I love about Apple TV, it's the "Aerial" screensavers. The slow flyovers of some of the greatest places on Earth — and, soon, of Earth itself — are almost as much fun to watch as anything else you'll find in 2018. They're beautiful. They show you parts of the world you might otherwise have never seen. They're almost a reason to buy an Apple TV in and of itself. And the default "backdrop" screensaver on Android TV (and specifica ..read more

The PS4 app gets a few tweaks, too. PlayStation Vue today announced that it's updating its Apple TV app to support multiview — meaning you'll be able to watch up to four live channels at one time on a single screen. (Just in time for March Madness, no doubt.) The feature previously has been available on PlayStation 4, though it is limited to just three streams at a time. The PS Vue app also is getting an update on PS4. Here's what's up: Additionally, the multi-view feature on PS4, which offers up to three live channels at once, is receiving two updates today. The first update is real-t ..read more

Apple released its first set-top box over a decade ago, but it hasn't kept up with low-cost alternatives that gained traction in recent years. Maybe that'll change soon, though. There are discussions in Cupertino to release a budget-friendly dongle, according to The Information. It's not difficult to understand how Apple fell behind. Amazon, Google, and Roku are dominating with their own streaming devices that are available for half as much as the Apple TV. It's the same functionality between them, but consumers want affordable hardware above tvOS' best-in-class user interface. The ..read more

Video and music streaming is insanely popular, and you’re no longer forced to purchase an expensive computer or video game console to consume content. Now you have the ability to stream from a stick, dongle, puck, or set-top box. Companies like Amazon and Google have released popular streaming devices, and newer brands like Roku have also created more choice in the market. Think about what you normally stream. Netflix? Hulu? HBO? YouTube? Pandora? It’s an endless list of services that stream content for your consumption. Just make sure you have the right device in your living room, bedroom, o ..read more

Apple launched iOS 10.2 and tvOS 10.1 on Monday, both of which include access to Apple’s new “TV” app. It’s a confusing name, given that we now have “Apple TV” the app and “Apple TV” the set-top box, but I digress. It’s a pile of garbage, and it shows exactly how messed up the streaming video market is right now. First things first: Apple TV (the app) is a glorified portal to Hulu, HBO Now and content Apple sells (or you’ve purchased) in iTunes. You can also add CBS, Starz, Showtime, The CW, Tribeca Shortlist, MUBI, CW Seed, Crunchyroll and CuriosityStream, but really you’re just using “Apple ..read more

Announced at Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference in June, single sign-on is a feature designed to eliminate the need to sign into apps individually. Trust us: Typing in your user names and passwords into multiple TV apps gets real old, real fast. Single sign-on promises to make what used to be an arduous process into something simple and elegant. One its website, Apple explains how this feature works: Now when you enter your cable or satellite subscription credentials on Apple TV, you get immediate access to all the apps in your pay TV package that support single sign-o ..read more