Apple has released tvOS 18 today, the latest version of the operating system designed for the Apple TV HD models and the Apple TV 4K. The update is promising, offering a number of enhancements in features and performance compared to the previous version. Additionally, VisionOS 2 has also been rolled out, which is basically the new version of VisionOS that came with Vision Pro.
Apple releases tvOS 18 and visionOS 2, both offering improved features and significant upgrades from the previous operating systems
With tvOS 18 finally being fully rolled out, the new version is available for users to download through the Settings app on their Apple TV. This little step is unnecessary for those who have activated automatic updates, as the update will automatically be done.
The tvOS update includes a new Insight feature for AppleTV+ that mirrors Amazon's X-ray feature and gives real-time details on the relevant show or movie. This feature enhances the overall experience by allowing users to gather information while viewing. Users can also use the Apple TV Remote feature on their iPhones to gain insights.
The Enhance Dialogue feature has also been upgraded to improve clarity and add a more distinctive quality to dialogues even when background noise is quite prominent. The feature now offers support for a wide range of audio devices, including HDMI-connected speakers, AirPods, and other Bluetooth devices.
The VisionOS came out in February when the Vision Pro headset was launched, and now the latest version, VisionOS 2, is available to download by going to the Settings app and selecting Software Update from there. In order to carry out the update, the headset cannot be worn, and users need to remove it during the installation process. The progress of the update can be traced through the bar available on the EyeSight display that lets users know about the status of the update even when it is not in use.
Photos
- Create a spatial photo from past memories with just the tap of a button
- Share your favorite moments over FaceTime with others who use an Apple Vision Pro with SharePlay for Photos
- Find and enjoy your most precious memories in the redesigned Photos app with Collections, including Featured Spatial Photos
- Trim videos in your Photos libraryHome View
- Personalize your Home View by rearranging apps, including those from the Compatible Apps folder
- Start a FaceTime call, send texts, or look up contact information easier with improved People ViewInput
- Use new hand gestures for easy access to Home View, see the time, control volume, check the battery level, and open Control Center
- Input text quickly in Messages with Look to Dictate by simply looking at the microphone icon
- Navigate Apple Vision Pro using your favorite Bluetooth mouse
- See your Magic Keyboard or MacBook keyboard in an immersive experience with Keyboard AwarenessSafari
- Immerse yourself in panoramas that wrap around you just like in the Photos app
- Watch web videos from sites such as YouTube.com, Netflix.com and more with a massive screen, including glow and reflection
- Ask Siri to read content on Safari web pages
- Access your most important information quickly with pinned tabs
- Separate browsing topics like work, personal, or school using ProfilesGuest User
- Save your most recent guest's eye and hand data up to 30 days so they can skip setup and get right back into Apple Vision ProTravel Mode
- Use Travel Mode on trains to work privately, multitask with multiple apps, and watch your favorite shows on your long commuteEnvironments
- Explore a new beach Environment, Bora BoraPersona
- Create Personas with more accurate skin tones, fluid and natural hand movements with effects, improved vibrant clothing colors, and more eyewear choices
- Choose from a variety of backgrounds including your own photos during FaceTime or third‑party video callsMindfulness
- Meditate to visual animations that follow your breathingPrivacy
- Turn on Communication Safety which includes protections for sensitive videos and photos that children may receive or attempt to send
- Blur sensitive photos and videos you've received with Sensitive Content WarningAccessibility
- Use Live Captions for real‑time transcriptions of speech, audio, and video content including FaceTime calls
- Anchor Apple Immersive Video closed captions wherever you like in your space
- Pair Made for iPhone cochlear implant devices
- Invert colors to easily see what's in your view by changing how content is displayed
- Automatically dim video content that depicts flashing or strobing lights
- Reduce the transparency of an object to make it easier to see or readThis release also includes other features and improvements:
- Use Apple Vision Pro as an AirPlay receiver to mirror content from any nearby iPhone or iPad on the same wireless network
- Watch Apple Immersive Video in a new windowed view alongside other apps
- Edit playlists together and join the ultimate sing-along sessions using Sing in Apple Music
- Use Quick Look to anchor objects to a horizontal surface and preview them.
Apple has also released iOS 18 and the latest version of the watchOS11. Check out our detailed posts for more information on the upgrades the new versions offer.
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