Apple has recently unveiled tvOS 26 developer beta 2, introducing the newest improvements to the upcoming Apple TV 4K software update. Here’s what you can anticipate.
### New tvOS 26 Beta Launching for Apple TV 4K and HD
tvOS 26 is set to arrive this fall as the next significant software update for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD. The standout feature of this new release is Apple’s ‘Liquid Glass’ redesign, which affects app icons, video playback controls, menus, and much more.
The TV app from Apple is also receiving numerous design upgrades, showcasing a refreshed look inspired by movie posters that places a stronger emphasis on content. The beta 2 update released today may bring additional design tweaks for tvOS 26, as Apple typically refines new designs during software beta periods.
We’ll inform you of any modifications we encounter in the latest update. However, there’s one crucial detail for users of older Apple TV devices. While tvOS 26 will be compatible with all the same Apple TV models as tvOS 18, only the newer devices will feature the updated design.
Refer to this link for a comprehensive list of supported Apple TV devices for the Liquid Glass design. You’ll also discover the limitations of the iPhone karaoke mode, another new feature in tvOS 26.
Have you installed tvOS 26 beta 2? Have you noticed any new changes? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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