Apple has rolled out the third major os
update
for
tvOS
17 which the company released in September last year. The company has released tvOS 17.3 update for
Apple TV
users.
How to download tvOS 17.3 update
You can download the
Apple tvOS 17.3 update
by accessing the Settings app on your Apple TV and navigating to System > Software Update. If automatic software updates are enabled, your device will smoothly transition to tvOS 17.2 without requiring manual intervention.
What tvOS 17.3 update offers
This update enhances the
FaceTime
, Fitness, and Apple TV apps, streamlines voice search in supported apps, adds new support for Siri, and includes performance and stability improvements.
Here’s the complete changelog of the update
Apple TV app
- The new sidebar makes it easier to navigate and find something great to watch.
- All your subscribed channels and connected apps can now be found under Channels & Apps in the sidebar and in Home.
- iTunes movies and shows have moved to the Apple TV app. Buy and rent from the Store, and find your purchases in the Library.
- Watch Now is now called Home, where you can browse movies and TV shows.
FaceTime
- Ability to answer calls directly on your Apple TV 4K.
- Support for FaceTime audio calls on Apple TV 4K.
- Calls can now move from your Apple TV 4K to your iPhone or iPad.
FaceTime is supported on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later).
SharePlay
- Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital surround sound formats are now available while watching something together with SharePlay.
Apple Fitness+
- Audio focus lets you choose to hear more of what motivates your workout, whether it’s the trainer’s voice or the music.
Voice search
- Onscreen search can start from anywhere inside supported apps like TV and Music. Press the Siri button to dictate a search.
Siri
- Now includes language support for Arabic in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, Malay in Malaysia, and Turkish in Türkiye to help you find shows, music, and more using just your voice.
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