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.
tvOS 27 works on the 2nd and 3rd generation Apple TV 4K models but is not compatible with the Apple TV HD or the first-generation Apple TV 4K.
AirPlaying content to an Apple TV from another Apple device is now faster, apps open more quickly, and animations run smoother.
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Apple announced Apple TV 4K (4th generation) with an A19 chip, Siri AI, three far-field microphones and a Siri Remote with Find My. It costs $299 (U.S.). Pre-orders start today, with availability in stores beginning Friday, November 13.
Apple will release iOS 27 on September 14 featuring Siri AI as an English-only beta, with additional languages slated for October. The update includes a Liquid Glass opacity slider, refreshed app icons, extra large widgets, a smaller Lock Screen clock option, and separate volume controls for different audio categories.
Apple is adding Hi-Res Lossless Audio support to Apple Music on Apple TV 4K with the upcoming tvOS 27 update. The change raises the prior 24-bit/48 kHz ceiling to 24-bit/192 kHz for users with compatible external speakers, delivering what Apple calls studio-quality sound.
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.
Epic has released a preview of its rebuilt Epic Games Launcher, according to the company's announcements. The new version boots in 5.47 seconds (46% faster than Steam) and loads its library 30 times faster than the prior launcher while adding Linux support.
