Apple has introduced tvOS 26, bringing a refreshed interface with Liquid Glass visuals that keep attention on what’s on screen. The Apple TV app now features bold poster art for easier content discovery. Improved profile switching and simplified app logins make access seamless, while Apple Music Sing gets new iPhone-powered duet features. Here’s everything you need to know;
Liquid Glass arrives on Apple TV
TvOS 26 brings Liquid Glass to the big screen, lending Apple TV a vivid, refractive look that subtly responds to its surroundings. The Apple TV app also gets smoother, more immersive interactions—whether you’re scrubbing through a film or setting a movie night scene from the Control Center.
Smarter Access to Your Shows
The updated Apple TV app features striking poster art and displays more titles at once for better content discovery. Profiles can now appear automatically on Wake, letting users jump straight into personalised recommendations or playlists. A new developer API also links app logins to Apple ID, streamlining setup across devices.
Sign on Apple TV with iPhone as Your Mic
TvOS 26 amps up the fun in Apple Music Sing by turning your iPhone into a wireless mic—complete with voice amplification and on-screen lyrics. Friends can join in too, queuing tracks and reacting with emoji from their own iPhones. With live lyrics, visual effects, and new translation and pronunciation tools, singing along is now even more inclusive and immersive.
Smarter, more personal FaceTime
FaceTime on Apple TV now feels more tailored, with Contact Posters showing callers’ names and photos. Live Captions support more languages, including Japanese, Spanish, and Mandarin, offering multilingual clarity in real-time. Incoming FaceTime and phone calls also appear on the screen, and you can answer through HomePod or iPhone without missing a beat.
More personalisation and scenic beauty
TvOS 26 brings a visual treat to your living room with stunning new Aerial screen savers filmed across India, including scenic vistas from Goa and Kerala. You can also now tailor your screen-saver experience by selecting specific categories—like Cityscape, Earth, Landscape, or Underwater—or hiding the ones they’d rather not see. Additionally, you can set any AirPlay-enabled speaker as your default audio output for Apple TV, ensuring a seamless and consistent sound setup every time.