**tvOS 26.4 Beta 1: The Elimination of Legacy iTunes Apps for Movies and TV Shows**
This week, Apple introduced the initial beta of tvOS 26.4, confirming the expected removal of the Movies and TV Shows applications from iTunes. This adjustment coincides with Apple’s ongoing efforts to unify media content within the TV app, a strategy that has been evolving for some time.
### Legacy iTunes Apps for Movies and TV Shows Absent from tvOS 26.4
In anticipation of this beta release, Apple began informing users about the phase-out of the iTunes Store’s ‘Wish List’ feature, which enabled users to bookmark media items for possible future acquisition. As iTunes has experienced a decrease in usage, the removal of this feature was anticipated. Apple has suggested that users who depended on the Wish List shift to utilizing the Watchlist feature within the TV app.
The timing of these modifications appears to be intentional, as Apple has been urging users to make use of the TV app for accessing their purchased content. With the rollout of tvOS 26.4, the separate Movies and TV Shows applications have been officially removed from both Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD devices.
The features previously provided by these applications have largely been absorbed into the TV app, which has been the main platform for media consumption on Apple devices for several years. The only significant exception to this integration was the Wish List feature, which, although still available in the iOS 26.4 beta 1, may face changes in subsequent updates.
For users on Apple TV, the elimination of the iTunes Wish List signifies that they will no longer have direct access to their saved items through the platform, highlighting a notable shift in how Apple oversees media purchases and user preferences.
### Conclusion
As Apple continues to refine its services and concentrate on the TV app, users may need to adjust to these developments. The removal of the dedicated Movies and TV Shows applications raises concerns regarding user experience and the future of media consumption on Apple devices. User feedback on these changes will likely influence Apple’s strategy moving forward.