Apple TV didn’t get new hardware at WWDC 2025, but tvOS 26 brings some notable upgrades. The biggest visual change is the new Liquid Glass interface which offers a sleek, transparent design that keeps the focus on your content. Other updates include improved user profiles, streamlined app logins via your Apple ID, and a new Apple Music sing-along feature using your iPhone as a mic. Live translation and captions come to FaceTime, too, with enhanced on-device privacy. It’s all about deeper ecosystem integration and smoother usability—exactly what Apple fans have come to expect. tvOS 26 arrives this fall, with betas rolling out soon.
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VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:35 Liquid Glass UI Explained
1:27 Poster Art Gets a Visual Upgrade
1:38 Improved User Profiles
1:58 Universal App Logins via Apple ID
2:21 Singalong Feature with Apple Music
2:45 FaceTime Live Translation Support
3:10 Ecosystem and Usability Improvements
3:27 Final Thoughts
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tvOS26 sucks, the cover images of the movies I buy don't show up, the title of the movie doesn't show up when I'm on it, there is no listing view and it's not clear which movies are which. I can't watch the movies in my archive. Thank you, Apple, for taking the problem of no cover image that has been happening for years to the next level.
looks like not much more than a design upgrade, but like you said, if it works well, guess there's not a huge need to make sweeping changes
I love my Apple TVs. But my biggest issue is with their library settings in Apple TV. No customization, no ability to make groups, can’t reorganize, and when you buy a complete box set it just has one giant list instead of broken down by seasons if you buy them individually. It’s really frustrating my doctor who sets go S1E1, S5E1, they could have it just unlock the sets or when you click go to show it could take you to the TV organized seasons view. I’ve been hoping for fix for years.
Apple really needs to fix parental controls and allowing for passwords on profiles. maybe Face ID auth with another device if available?
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Tech coverage that focuses on aesthetic updates while ignoring fundamental functionality issues perfectly captures modern media priorities. Surface over substance, style over service. When journalism becomes indistinguishable from marketing, consumers lose. We need tech reporting that advocates for users, examines business models, and questions corporate priorities.
They should implement Google Home so that you could switch on and off your lights
Super clear explanation!
So when will they put safari on it so I can go on the internet like a fire stick