Hidden references to Apple’s next-generation Siri found inside tvOS 27 beta 2 suggest Siri AI is headed to Apple TV and HomePod alongside new hardware expected this fall.
Apple’s second iOS 27 developer beta introduces the ability to update an Apple TV 4K remotely through the Home app, mirroring how HomePod updates have worked for years.
Apple released the second developer beta of tvOS 27 on June 22, 2026, bringing faster AirPlay, a redesigned Podcasts app, and smart downloads to the Apple TV.
tvOS 27 drops support for the Apple TV HD and first-generation Apple TV 4K, but with new hardware expected this fall, the upgrade decision is more nuanced than it first appears.
Apple released the first tvOS 27 developer beta on June 8, 2026. Installing it on a supported Apple TV 4K requires nothing more than a free Apple developer account and a few taps in Settings.
Apple has released watchOS 26.6 beta 2, visionOS 26.6 beta 2, and tvOS 26.6 beta 2 to developers, continuing its round of late-cycle refinements across its ecosystem ahead of upcoming major platform updates. As with other 26.6 betas, these updates…
Apple’s latest TV software leaves owners of two older models with no path to major updates, marking the natural end of lengthy support cycles that lasted a decade or more.
Apple’s upcoming software updates will leave 16 devices behind when they launch later this year. With the release of macOS 27 Golden Gate, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and tvOS 27, several older Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, and Apple TV models…
Apple has released the second public beta of watchOS 26.5 and tvOS 26.5, extending testing across its wearable and home entertainment platforms. The update arrives alongside the broader iOS 26.5 ecosystem beta cycle but focuses more on stability and backend…
