Apple Has Just Unveiled TvOs 16. In This Article, We Will Examine The New Features Of This Operating System.
Apple gave a complete description of macOS Ventura, iPadOS 16, iOS 16, and watchOS 9 at WWDC 2022, But he did not mention the details of tvOS 16. According to 9to5Mac, Apple has made it very difficult to gather information about tvOS 16.
While demo pages are available for the company’s other operating systems, this is not the case for tvOS. Of course, by referring to the release notes, developer versions, etc., you can inform of the changes in tvOS 16.
- Compatibility with Nintendo Switch controllers: tvOS 16 finally supports Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons and Pro Controller. Apple has announced that it will help other Bluetooth and USB game controllers, which will start with the tvOS 16. The following is a list of changes to this operating system:
- Trial of HomePod’s operating system test: Apple will make a trial version of the HomePod operating system available to the general public for the first time. However, even the demo version of the active system developers is not available now.
- HRD10 Plus support: The latest generation of dynamic range technology is now supported on Apple TV and tvOS 16.
- Rich video preview: At the top of the Apple TV Plus tab, it helps users quickly access the content they want.
- Matter Support: This new standard is designed to connect to an intelligent home and allows compatible accessories to work seamlessly across the platform. Matter lets you use compatible innovative home accessories and control them with the Home app and Siri Assistant from Apple devices. This standard requires tvOS 16 and an Apple TV or homepage to use these devices as a home hub.
- AppleFitness Plus: With tvOS 16, statistics are displayed on the screen during workouts to encourage the user to perform better.
- New Remote Control app: With iOS 16, when you unlock the remote control from the control center, apps will display so you can control your Apple TV.
A Twitter user named Sigmund Jaj also shared a list of changes to the operating system by testing tvOS 16:
- Currently, family members are suggested as users in Command Center commands.
- There is a new option to choose between 24-hour and 12-hour format
- A new accessibility feature called Hover Text has been added.
tvOS 16 is compatible with all apps that support tvOS 15.