### Concealing Unnecessary Applications on Apple TV with tvOS 26
The progression of Apple TV has seen the rise and fall of various applications, with the iTunes Movies and TV Shows app being a prominent instance. These applications, originating from the initial launch of tvOS in 2015, have largely become unnecessary due to the emergence of the all-in-one Apple TV app. Consequently, they now act mainly as placeholders on the Apple TV home screen.
#### The Problem with Unnecessary Applications
Since system apps on Apple TV are non-removable, users have been burdened with these obsolete applications cluttering their home screens. Until recently, the sole method to handle this was to create a folder at the bottom of the home screen and place them there. However, with the introduction of the latest beta version of tvOS 26, Apple has unveiled a more efficient solution.
#### Steps to Conceal iTunes Movies and TV Shows Applications
With the tvOS 26 beta 6 update, users now have the ability to completely hide the iTunes Movies and TV Shows applications from their home screens. Here’s how to accomplish this:
1. Launch the **Settings** app.
2. Scroll down and choose **Apps**.
3. Tap on **iTunes Movies and TV Shows**.
4. Find the **Home Screen** section.
5. Click once on each row to switch from **Show** to **Hide**.
After following these steps, the app icons will vanish from the Apple TV home screen. Users can choose to hide both applications or just one, based on their preferences.
#### Prospective Developments
At present, the iTunes Movies and TV Shows applications are displayed by default. Nonetheless, it is expected that Apple may introduce a feature that automatically conceals these applications for new users or for current users without any items in their Wishlist, which is practically the only remaining purpose of these applications.
#### Extra Features in tvOS 26
In addition to the capacity to hide unnecessary applications, tvOS 26 brings forth a new feature: Apple Music Sing. This functionality serves as a shortcut to a specific karaoke section within the Music app. If karaoke isn’t a feature you intend to utilize, you can also hide this option by navigating to **Settings** -> **Apps** -> **Music** and opting to conceal Sing from the home screen.
In summary, the capability to hide obsolete applications in tvOS 26 signifies a major enhancement in user experience on Apple TV, facilitating a more streamlined and customized interface.
