AirPods: Media no longer continues playing during sleep thanks to iOS 26
With iOS 26, the AirPods Pro detect sleep phases and automatically pause content so that audiobooks and podcasts are not lost.
Tag: tvOS
tvOS is Apple's operating system for Apple TV 4K and has powered the living-room experience within the Apple ecosystem since September 2015. With tvOS, Apple delivers its own App Store, a unified library experience through the Apple TV app, multi-user profiles, Spatial Audio via AirPlay and HomePod stereo pairing, Game Center integration, FaceTime on the TV, and a growing set of clever features such as Genius Browse, real-time sports overlays, dynamic screensavers and subtitle styling on the big screen. The Siri Remote, game controllers and the interplay with iPhone, iPad, HomePod, AirPods and Apple Watch make tvOS a central hub for streaming, gaming and smart home.
Here on apfelpatient.de, you'll find under this tag the ongoing coverage of tvOS: beta cycles for every new major version, detailed coverage of all features and point updates, tips and tricks for settings, streaming apps, AirPlay and HomePod pairing, background on security patches and bug fixes, new tvOS-specific features such as karaoke or sports experiences, comparisons with Android TV and smart-TV platforms, and all rumors and reports about upcoming tvOS versions.
Anyone wanting to make the most of Apple TV 4K, use new tvOS features in everyday life or understand the platform strategy behind Apple's living-room OS is tuned to the right channel here.
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