Apple announced tvOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote, adding a redesigned Podcasts app, smoother animations, faster AirPlay, smart downloads, larger text accessibility, and AppleCare details in Settings. The update received only a brief slide mention with no dedicated preview page yet available.
tvOS 27 introduces a redesigned Podcasts app.
Apple has not published a dedicated preview page for tvOS 27.
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Apple released tvOS 27 on September 14, 2026, bringing a redesigned Podcasts app, larger text options, customizable subtitles, a more responsive Control Center, and performance improvements to the Apple TV 4K. It drops support for the Apple TV HD and first-generation Apple TV 4K while delivering faster AirPlay, quicker app launches, and smoother animations on compatible models.
Apple has released visionOS 27, adding Siri AI capabilities and new spatial experiences to the Apple Vision Pro. The update brings smarter personal assistance, generative image tools, and immersive environments that expand how users interact with the headset.
Apple has released watchOS 27, bringing Siri AI, a new Siri Modular watch face, Smart Stack upgrades, Cycle Tracking notifications for perimenopause, and numerous system refinements to compatible Apple Watch models when paired with supported iPhones.
