06.05.2023
Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming tvOS 17 beta to developers for testing purposes. Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 17 update by opting in
Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 17 update by opting in to the beta through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A registered developer account is required.
tvOS updates don't receive as much attention as updates to iOS and macOS, and are never as feature rich, but tvOS 17 adds brings FaceTime to the TV for the first time. The Apple TV 4K can connect to an iPhone or iPad that serves as the camera, with the FaceTime interface showing up on the TV's screen.
All of the FaceTime features are available, including Center Stage to keep you front and center, plus there are new gesture-based reactions that let you use your hands to generate on-screen effects. For example, if you make a heart with your hands, the screen will display hearts.
Split View for Apple TV lets users watch television with friends and family using SharePlay, and there are controls for transferring calls between the TV and an iPhone or iPad as needed. Third-party apps like Zoom will also be able to take advantage of this functionality, so those apps will also work on the TV screen.
Control Center on Apple TV has been revamped and it is easier for users to access key settings and information, plus there is a new feature that allows the iPhone to locate a Siri Remote that's been misplaced.
Related Roundup: Apple TV
Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now)
Related Forum: Apple TV and Home Theater
This article, "Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 17 to Developers" first appeared on MacRumors.com
Discuss this article in our forums
You may also be interested in this
Sabrent Thunderbolt 4 KVM…
06.25.2023
Sabrent has introduced its Thunderbolt 4K KVM Switch, a handy tool for managing two Macs using the same desktop peripherals, with the new model including 8K display support and 60W
If Apple Designed a Turnt…
07.07.2023
Former Apple design chief Sir Jony Ive has revealed his latest project, a collaboration with British audio brand Linn to design a 50th anniversary edition of its Sondek LP12 turntable.
Study: Fewer iPhone users…
01.30.2025
Macworld Most tech buzzwords turn out to be short-lived fads. But cloud computing, an industry obsession long before AI and spatial computing grabbed the limelight, has quietly fulfilled its early
Apple health updates boos…
06.08.2023
New mental health and vision features come to iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and watchOS 10 while iPad finally gets the Health app. (via Cult of Mac - Tech and culture
Apple releases first deve…
05.19.2023
Following the conclusion of the previous beta cycle, Apple has now made available the initial developer betas for iOS 16.6 and iPadOS 16.6.New betas for iOS and iPadOSDevelopers who are
Compared: Google Pixel 7a…
05.18.2023
Google recently revealed the budget Pixel 7a that competes price-wise with the affordable iPhone SE. Here's how their features stack up.Pixel 7a and iPhone SEUnveiled at Google I/O, the Pixel
9to5Mac Daily: April 28, …
04.28.2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our
Apple needs to sell a VR …
06.09.2023
Macworld Apple’s announcement of the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset at WWDC 2023 on Monday was an impressive affair in many ways, from the slick design and obvious tech chops of
