TVOS 18 With many new features around the corner. with The iPhone 16 event is happening on September 9Apple will launch new software updates in the coming weeks. After filling TVOS 17 Released in 2023, tvOS 18 looks like another big update.
However, the two features I was most looking forward to will not be released with version .0 of this software update. With beta 8 available for a week and a release candidate version expected for next week, Apple hasn’t added these two features to tvOS 18:
- 21:9 Basis: If you use your Apple TV connected to a projector, it will support movies and shows in 21:9 format, bringing a more cinematic experience.
- New screen savers: Apple teased that it will offer portraits and two separate screen saver sections for TV and movies. The latter is not yet available.
So far, Apple has only added a new portrait screen saver. However, I don’t think my photos are good enough to show up as a screen saver while I’m listening to music, or I leave the Apple TV on without using it. That’s why I’m really looking forward to Foundation, Snoopy and other Apple TV+ screen savers being made available.
While it looks like 21:9 support may be released at a later date, I’m still confident that the new screen savers could appear in the final version of tvOS 18. With watchOS 10, Apple added the Snoopy watch face. It was first available in beta, but by the final release, the company still had more options to offer with that watch face. That said, Apple could plan to add everything at once instead of offering a half-baked experience.
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Interestingly, Cupertino has already announced that some TVOS 18 features will already be delayed, including:
- Robot vacuum cleaners Now compatible with the Home app, they can participate in automation and scenes and can be activated by the user’s voice using Siri.
- AirPlay adds spatial audio So when using AirPlay to stream audio from iPhone and iPad to HomePod and compatible third-party audio equipment, users can get an immersive audio experience, including support for Dolby Atmos.
We will know for sure only when the tvOS 18 release candidate version becomes available and Apple releases a complete PDF with all the features included in these software updates. Are you excited about 21:9 support and new screen savers? You can learn more about tvOS 18 below.
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