tvOS 18 gets smarter with new features like InSight, auto subtitles, new screensavers, and more

At WWDC 2024 Apple announced updates to all of its device operating systems, with tvOS not being left behind.

The big feature update for tvOS 18 with the upcoming update is InSight. Somewhat similar to Amazon Prime’s Xray feature, InSight will display information about what is onscreen like the actor’s name or a list of the movies he’s starred in. Information about a song that is being played will also be displayed so you can add it to your Apple Music playlist. Users can also see InSight information on their iPhone when using it as an Apple TV remote.

Enhance Dialogue gets smarter with tvOS 18 by leveraging machine learning and computational audio to deliver greater vocal clarity over music, action, and background noise on Apple TV 4K. Subtitles will appear at the right times such as when a scene is rewound or fast-forwarded.

Use a projector at home as your main display? tvOS 18 will be getting 21:9 support for playing movies and shows on projectors.

Finally, there will be new screen saver options for you to choose from. You can choose from your photos, scenes from Apple TV shows, or even Snoopy, who takes over the screen with his best buddy Woodstock.

Apple also announced updates to Apple Fitness+. These include a personalised For You space, Explore and Library spaces, search features, and enhanced awards.

tvOS 18 will be available as a free update later this year, beginning this fall. Apple added that some features may not be available in all regions. 

 

More Updates from WWDC 2024:

• Apple Vision Pro will launch in Singapore on 28 June
• Apple AirPods Pro 2 audio feature upgrades incoming
• Apple Intelligence, the company's new cross-device AI system, is coming soon
• Apple iOS 18 key updates from WWDC
• Apple iPadOS 18 key updates from WWDC
• All about the new Apple macOS Sequoia

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