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Economic Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Apple TV: What new features to expect from tvOS 26 update? A complete guide to access the public beta version now
TIL Creatives AI-generated image Apple TV tvOS 26 latest features: Apple is giving its Apple TV 4K set-top box a thoughtful makeover with the upcoming tvOS 26 software update, now available in public beta, as per a report. The update brings a mix of visual polish and useful new features designed to make the Apple TV feel more personal, more social, and more seamless, from karaoke nights with friends to a more cinematic TV browsing experience, as per a 9to5mac report. The update will roll out later this year as a free software upgrade, but if you're eager to try it early, you can install the beta now by going to Settings > System > Software Update > Get Beta Updates on your Apple TV. Here's what's new and how it feels to use, as described by is extending its new "Liquid Glass" visual style across its platforms, and now it's arriving on the big screen, as per the report. The update introduces subtle light-refraction and transparency effects that give the interface a smooth, glassy look, especially striking on OLED TVs, according to 9to5mac. Control Center overlays let media content shine through, and the home screen dock gently sparkles at the edges, as per the visual effects are only supported on second-generation Apple TV 4K (released in 2021) and newer, as reported by 9to5mac. Older models will still receive the update but will not get all the new features, according to the report. ALSO READ: Vince Gilligan's Pluribus, starring Rhea Seehorn to premiere on Apple TV—Release date, teaser, cast, plot and details you need to know!The TV app has also overhauled the design, as per the report. One major change: Apple has switched from landscape posters to portrait-style artwork for movies and shows, as reported by 9to5mac. The new layout feels more premium and makes room for more titles per row, making it quicker to browse through Apple TV+ and other content, according to Continue Watching queue now uses integrated cards that superimpose playback progress and text descriptions on top of imagery, and sleek visual treatments for the top 10 labels add additional visual flair, as reported by 9to5mac. ALSO READ: Tea App hacked days after becoming top free app on Apple's App Store - over 72,000 images leaked, impacting women seeking safety tvOS 26 brings a big upgrade to the Apple Music Sing experience. With a song playing on your Apple TV, nearby iPhones can now pair as wireless microphones, according to 9to5mac. Friends can sing into their phones and hear their vocals on the TV, layered over the music, as per the can also queue up songs from their iPhones, send emoji reactions, and play with voice effects, as per the report. Apple has also updated its Lyrics experience across platforms to include translations and pronunciation help for supported tracks, making it easier to connect with foreign-language music, according to the 9to5mac earlier versions of tvOS, switching profiles required holding the TV button on the remote and manually choosing a user, a step many forgot, as per the report. Now, tvOS 26 introduces a new setting that displays a 'Who's watching?' screen as soon as the Apple TV wakes up, as per the report. It's a small tweak that could make a big difference for households with multiple users. You can turn it on under Settings > Users and Accounts > Who's Watching?. However, third-party apps still don't reliably support user profiles, limiting its usefulness for now, as reported by 9to5mac. There are new aerial screensavers featuring dramatic landscapes from across India, and there is also an option to personalise which Aerials appear or remove ones you don't like, as per the gets a visual refresh with contact posters, and Live Captions are now available in more languages, according to 9to5mac. Phone and FaceTime audio notifications also show up on your Apple TV, letting you answer calls using connected HomePods or an iPhone, as reported by change is that you can now set any AirPlay 2 speaker, not just HomePods, as your default audio output, so your Apple TV stays connected to your preferred speakers automatically, according to the report. What is tvOS 26?It's the latest Apple TV software update that adds new features and a refreshed visual design. Can I install tvOS 26 now? Yes, it's available as a public beta. You can install it from Settings on your Apple TV.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Apple TV: What new features to expect from tvOS 26 update? A complete guide to access the public beta version now
Liquid Glass Design Comes to Apple TV Live Events Apple TV App Gets a Major Redesign with Portrait Posters Apple Music Sing Adds iPhone Microphone Support for Karaoke Smarter Profile Switching with 'Who's Watching?' Prompt Customize Aerial Screensavers Updated FaceTime Layout and More Live Captions Support Set Any AirPlay 2 Speaker as Default on Apple TV FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Apple is giving itsa thoughtful makeover with the upcomingsoftware update, now available in public beta, as per a report. The update brings a mix of visual polish and useful new features designed to make the Apple TV feel more personal, more social, and more seamless, from karaoke nights with friends to a more cinematic TV browsing experience, as per a 9to5mac update will roll out later this year as a free software upgrade, but if you're eager to try it early, you can install the beta now by going toon your Apple what's new and how it feels to use, as described by is extending its new "Liquid Glass" visual style across its platforms, and now it's arriving on the big screen, as per the report. The update introduces subtle light-refraction and transparency effects that give the interface a smooth, glassy look, especially striking on OLED TVs, according to 9to5mac. Control Center overlays let media content shine through, and the home screen dock gently sparkles at the edges, as per the visual effects are only supported on second-generation Apple TV 4K (released in 2021) and newer, as reported by 9to5mac. Older models will still receive the update but will not get all the new features, according to the READ: Vince Gilligan's Pluribus, starring Rhea Seehorn to premiere on Apple TV—Release date, teaser, cast, plot and details you need to know! The TV app has also overhauled the design, as per the report. One major change: Apple has switched from landscape posters to portrait-style artwork for movies and shows, as reported by 9to5mac. The new layout feels more premium and makes room for more titles per row, making it quicker to browse through Apple TV+ and other content, according to Continue Watching queue now uses integrated cards that superimpose playback progress and text descriptions on top of imagery, and sleek visual treatments for the top 10 labels add additional visual flair, as reported by READ: Tea App hacked days after becoming top free app on Apple's App Store - over 72,000 images leaked, impacting women seeking safety tvOS 26 brings a big upgrade to the Apple Music Sing experience. With a song playing on your Apple TV, nearby iPhones can now pair as wireless microphones, according to 9to5mac. Friends can sing into their phones and hear their vocals on the TV, layered over the music, as per the can also queue up songs from their iPhones, send emoji reactions, and play with voice effects, as per the report. Apple has also updated its Lyrics experience across platforms to include translations and pronunciation help for supported tracks, making it easier to connect with foreign-language music, according to the 9to5mac earlier versions of tvOS, switching profiles required holding the TV button on the remote and manually choosing a user, a step many forgot, as per the report. Now, tvOS 26 introduces a new setting that displays a 'Who's watching?' screen as soon as the Apple TV wakes up, as per the a small tweak that could make a big difference for households with multiple users. You can turn it on underHowever, third-party apps still don't reliably support user profiles, limiting its usefulness for now, as reported by are new aerial screensavers featuring dramatic landscapes from across India, and there is also an option to personalise which Aerials appear or remove ones you don't like, as per the gets a visual refresh with contact posters, and Live Captions are now available in more languages, according to 9to5mac. Phone and FaceTime audio notifications also show up on your Apple TV, letting you answer calls using connected HomePods or an iPhone, as reported by change is that you can now set any AirPlay 2 speaker, not just HomePods, as your default audio output, so your Apple TV stays connected to your preferred speakers automatically, according to the the latest Apple TV software update that adds new features and a refreshed visual it's available as a public beta. You can install it from Settings on your Apple TV.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Time of India
iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max may lose ‘key' display differentiator but gain new one
Apple is said to be preparing to launch its next smartphone lineup, potentially dubbed the iPhone 17 series , this fall. This new generation is expected to feature a fresh addition: an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air . For years, the Cupertino-based giant has offered a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and always-on capabilities – a key differentiating factor for its Pro iPhone variants. However, recent rumours suggest that this exclusive advantage might be coming to an end but gain another unique display feature to set them apart. Citing latest leaks, 9to5mac reports that all models in the upcoming iPhone 17 series are said to receive a high refresh rate display. However, the iPhone 17 Pro models are rumoured to get new technology – anti-reflective and enhanced scratch-resistant properties – potentially ensuring that the more expensive Pro models retain a distinct premium appeal. This technology might be akin to the nano-texture glass Apple has offered on its Pro Display XDR, Studio Display, and recently on the M4 iPad Pro, which reduces glare and enhances durability. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo ProMotion for all rumoured iPhone 17 models The report says that Apple is expected to bring ProMotion support to its entire 2025 lineup, including the: iPhone 17 iPhone 17 Air iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max While details are scarce, the 'new' display on Pro models may effectively serve as the differentiator. Furthermore, implementing this feature on the iPhone 17 Pro may provide a compelling reason for users to still opt for the premium models, even as 120Hz ProMotion becomes standard across the board.
NDTV
12-07-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Apple's New AI Model Can Detect Pregnancy With 92% Accuracy: Study
Apple's latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) model can now identify pregnancy with 92 per cent accuracy, using behavioural data collected from iPhones and Apple Watches, according to a new study. The study titled "Beyond Sensor Data: Foundation Models of Behavioral Data from Wearables Improve Health Predictions" revealed that the new AI model could detect certain health signs such as sleep quality, heart rate variability, mobility, and other high-level metrics. The Wearable Behaviour Model (WBM) could also track changes in certain health conditions during pregnancy. Over 2.5 billion hours of wearable data were used to train a new foundation model, which they demonstrated could match or even surpass the performance of prior models based on low-level sensor data. Researchers created a pregnancy dataset using data from 430 pregnancies, ending in either a vaginal or cesarean delivery. The WBM collected data from the Apple Health app, HealthKit, and heart rate sensor data (PPG). The data revealed that the nine months leading up to childbirth and one month after delivery were "positive" weeks, as women were likely going through physiological changes related to pregnancy or postpartum recovery. The other times were marked as "negative" weeks, said the study. Researchers also collected data from over 24,000 women under 50 who were not pregnant as part of the study to bring more accuracy to the results. Apple Watch collects a lot of raw sensor data, but that data can be noisy and hard to understand. The study said, "Unlike raw sensors, these higher-level behavioural metrics are calculated using carefully validated algorithms derived from the raw sensors. These metrics are intentionally chosen by experts to align with physiologically relevant quantities and health states." The new WBM model shows clear data by tracking and predicting health changes over time, according to 9to5mac.
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Apple will block your FaceTime call if it detects NUDITY as part of new update
The days of sharing intimate moments with your partner via a screen may be drawing to a close. Apple's upcoming operating system, iOS 26, includes a controversial update to FaceTime, the company's video chat app. When FaceTime detects nudity or even someone starting to undress, it will automatically turn off video and audio. As part of the new feature, users will have the chance to restart video and audio with a tap of the screen. But the interruption could prove a turn-off for people in long-distance relationships who rely on the software to get steamy. And many commentators on social media were left unimpressed. One Reddit user said: 'Long distance couples in shambles, while another said: 'wtf. All my calls end in undressing.' Another person joked: 'Well that's one way to end a work meeting early.' Apple's update to its FaceTime software was first noticed by X user @iDeviceHelpus and reported by Apple fan site 9to5mac. As screenshots reveal, when FaceTime detects someone undressing, it will show a warning message to them. 'Audio and video are paused because you may be showing something sensitive,' the message reads. It continues: 'If you feel uncomfortable, you should end the call.' It then gives users two options – 'Resume Audio and Video' or 'End Call'. When Apple announced iOS 26 last month, it detailed the feature, called Communication Safety, in a blog post. It said: 'Communication Safety expands to intervene when nudity is detected in FaceTime video calls, and to blur out nudity in Shared Albums in Photos.' But it was widely interpreted as only a tool for child accounts that would help protect minors when talking to adults online. As screenshots reveal, when FaceTime detects someone undressing, it will show a warning message to them Reportedly, the tool is on when two adults are video chatting as well – although it's unclear whether this is intentional or a glitch. MailOnline has contacted Apple for more information, although the firm is usually tight-lipped on upcoming features. Apple does stress, however, that it 'never store[s] the content of FaceTime calls' in the cloud – so people don't have to worry about Apple staff snooping on them; instead, nudity is detected by machine learning, which is a type of AI. The firm says: 'Communication Safety uses on-device machine learning to analyze photo and video attachments and determine if a photo or video appears to contain nudity. 'Because the photos and videos are analyzed on your child's device, Apple doesn't receive an indication that nudity was detected and doesn't get access to the photos or videos as a result.' It's worth bearing in mind that the feature is part of iOS 26, so the majority of users won't have it yet. Revealed to great fanfare last month, iOS 26 is currently available as part of a 'beta test' – where a select bunch of people use it early to uncover any bugs or issues before its general release. iOS 26 will officially become widely available this autumn as a free software update for iPhone 11 and later, likely sometime in September. In June, Apple revealed a new operating system for its iPhones called iOS 26 - including features such as 'Liquid Glass' The biggest change coming with iOS 26 is a redesign called Liquid Glass, which gives apps and other aspects of the user interface a translucent, glass-like design. Liquid Glass will 'bring greater focus to content and deliver a new level of vitality across controls, navigation, app icons, widgets, and more', the tech giant said. However, Liquid Glass has not been met with enthusiasm by Apple's dedicated fans, with one calling it 'the ugliest thing Apple has ever done'. Another person said on social media that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs 'would've fired everyone at Apple' for coming up with it. iOS 26 also introduces custom chat backgrounds in the Messages app, a new Games app, and a tool called Live Translation which translates calls in real time.
