tvOS 16: New features, compatibility, release date, HomePod support

While the initial release of tvOS 16 last month was relatively unexciting, tvOS 16.1 is now available for Apple TV with a few new features. Most notably, this update includes a redesigned interface for Siri that is more compact and with more personalized responses.

Following the announcement of new iPad models this week, Apple also introduced a new generation of Apple TV 4K with the A15 Bionic chip and HDR10+ support. In addition, the company also revealed a new Siri interface coming with tvOS 16.1 for all supported Apple TV models. Read on as we show you what the new interface looks like.

A week after releasing iOS 16.1 beta 3, Apple is seeding tvOS 16.1 beta 3 for developers to try it out. As of now, it’s unclear what’s changing with this operating system, as Apple didn’t disclose what’s changed with the release notes.

A week after releasing iOS 16.1 beta 1, Apple is seeding tvOS 16.1 beta 2 and watchOS 9.1 beta 2 for developers to try them out. As of now, it’s unclear what’s changing with these new operating systems, as Apple didn’t disclose what’s changed with the release notes.

Three days after releasing iOS 16, tvOS 16, and watchOS 9, Apple is seeding tvOS 16.1 beta 1 and watchOS 9.1 beta 1 for developers to try them out. As of now, it’s unclear what’s changing with these new operating systems, as Apple didn’t disclose what’s changed with the release notes.

After three months of beta testing, tvOS 16 is finally available to all users. With that, Apple TV and HomePod owners can take advantage of new functions, which, to be fair, are a little underwhelming compared to the other operating systems. Here’s everything new with it.

After the “Far Out” event, tvOS 16 beta RC is now available to developers. Although the company almost forgot about tvOS 16 during the WWDC 2022 keynote, there are some features users should be excited about when it launches.

tvOS 16 beta 7 is now available to developers as Apple aims for a September release of this operating system. Although the company almost forgot about tvOS 16 during the WWDC 2022 keynote, there are some features users should be excited about when it launches next month.

tvOS 16 beta 6 is now available to developers as Apple aims for a September release of this operating system. Although the company almost forgot about tvOS 16 during the WWDC 2022 keynote, there are some features users should be excited about when it launches next month.

tvOS 16 beta 5 is now available to developers as Apple aims for a September release of this operating system. Although the company almost forgot about tvOS 16 during the WWDC 2022 keynote, there are some features users should be excited about when it launches next month.

Three weeks since the third beta of tvOS 16 was released, Apple is now seeding its fourth version. Although the company almost forgot about the Apple TV operating system during the WWDC 2022 keynote, there are some features users should be excited about when it launches later this fall.

tvOS 16 public beta is available to everyone who wants to try all the new features coming to the newest Apple TV operating system coming later this fall. In addition, Apple is said to make available the first public beta version of HomePod Software 16.

A couple of weeks since the second beta of tvOS 16 was released, Apple is now seeding its third version. Although the company almost forgot about the Apple TV operating system during the WWDC 2022 keynote, there are some features users should be excited about when it launches later this fall.

A couple of weeks since the first beta of tvOS 16 was released, Apple is now seeding its second version. Although the company almost forgot about the Apple TV operating system during the WWDC 2022 keynote, there are some features users should be excited about when it launches later this fall.

Last week, Apple previewed during the WWDC 2022 keynote its 2022 software updates: iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS 13 Ventura, and tvOS 16. All of these operating system updates will be available a few months from now. Which of them are you most excited to try?

Do you remember tvOS 16? Apparently, neither does Apple. The company talked during the WWDC 2022 keynote all about iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13 Ventura, and watchOS 9, but not a single word about tvOS 16. OK, you might have heard about new “Home” features, but, once again, Apple completely forgot about the Apple TV and HomePod’s operating system. Luckily, we have not.

WWDC 2022 will start a few days from now on June 6. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, in his latest Power On newsletter, gives some additional tidbits regarding iOS 16 and tvOS 16.

Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2022 will start a few days from now. On June 6, Apple will likely announce tvOS 16, which will mark the next major release of Apple’s software platform for the Apple TV and HomePod. Head below as we recap all of the latest rumors and expectations for tvOS 16 this year, including new features, release info, and more.

Apple has officially announced the dates for its annual WWDC event and keynote. This year, the event will take place entirely virtually from June 6 through June 10. This year at WWDC, we expect Apple to announce the future of its operating systems including iOS 16, watchOS 9, and macOS 13. Head below for all of the details on WWDC 2022.