{"id":55791,"date":"2025-06-13T18:15:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T16:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=55791"},"modified":"2025-06-13T18:15:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T16:15:03","slug":"tvos-26-shows-apple-tv-4k-is-about-to-get-a-major-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/news\/tvos-26-zeigt-apple-tv-4k-steht-vor-grossem-upgrade","title":{"rendered":"tvOS 26 shows: Apple TV 4K is about to get a major upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"

tvOS 26 is here, and while the update may seem small at first glance, it could be significantly more significant than expected. It provides clues to new Apple TV 4K hardware, expected to arrive in fall 2025. In particular, the way Apple handles FaceTime in this update suggests that a major hardware upgrade is imminent\u2014potentially with features that will take Apple TV into a whole new device class.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last major Apple TV 4K update was three years ago. In 2022, Apple released a more powerful model with an A15 chip, and since then, things have been relatively quiet around the set-top box. Now, rumors are growing that Apple is planning a new Apple TV 4K, slated for release this fall. tvOS 26 could serve as preparation for new features that will be introduced with the next generation of hardware. It's typical for Apple to release certain software features early to ensure a smooth transition to the new hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new Apple TV 4K is in the starting blocks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

According to several reports, including Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple is working on a new Apple TV 4K. This is said to be equipped with more modern hardware \u2013 including a faster A18 or A17 Pro chip. The device is also said to feature Apple's own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modem for the first time. Particularly striking: There are indications of a built-in camera \u2013 a first for an Apple TV. The camera would not only be intended for FaceTime video calling, but possibly also for new control types such as gesture recognition. According to Gurman, the system is also intended to work closely with iPhones and the Vision Pro headset. This would integrate the Apple TV 4K more closely with the rest of the Apple ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What tvOS 26 reveals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At first glance, tvOS 26 appears to be a manageable update. Apple has introduced a new Liquid Glass design that's more visually appealing. The TV app has been redesigned, and there are new karaoke features. Compared to the major changes in iOS or macOS, all of this seems relatively unspectacular. Things get interesting, however, with the FaceTime improvements. tvOS 26 brings several new features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n