tvOS 26 Could Make Apple TV 4K’s Biggest Problem a Thing of the Past

tvOS 26 could make Apple TV 4K’s biggest problem a thing of the past

Tim Cook once said the future of TV is apps. But logging into streaming apps on an Apple TV 4K can be a hassle, and tvOS 26 has the fix.

You can now answer phone calls on your Apple TV, if you also have a HomePod

Apple TV 4K Apple has been enhancing the integration between iOS and tvOS in recent years. In 2023, it launched the FaceTime app on Apple TV, enabling video calls on the big screen with assistance from a nearby iPhone or iPad. Now, tvOS 26 will simplify connecting with others by mirroring standard iPhone calls to Apple TV. As spotted by Macworld, the fourth developer betas of iOS and tvOS 26 introduce audio phone call support to Apple TV. This f…

You can now answer phone calls on your Apple TV, but there’s a catch

Macworld Apple has been strengthening the ecosystem ties between iOS and tvOS in recent years. In 2023, the company introduced the FaceTime app on Apple TV, letting users video call their loved ones on the big screen with the help of a nearby iPhone or iPad. Now, tvOS 26 will make it even easier to reach others from your Apple TV by mirroring regular iPhone calls. As spotted by Macworld, the fourth developer betas of iOS and tvOS 26 bring audio…

Your Apple TV Is About to Get an Exciting New Ability

The update will allow you to build a home theater system around your Apple TV in myriad new ways. Photo by Tucker Bowe for Gear Patrol When Apple rolls out tvOS 26 in September, your Apple TV is going to get a fresh look, thanks to a Liquid Glass makeover and some gorgeous new screen savers, along with several neat new features. This includes an Apple Music feature that lets you turn your iPhone into a karaoke microphone, as well as a new ab…