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HomePod surround sound requires Apple TV 4K (4th Gen)
Apple's new wireless surround sound system requires the new Apple TV 4K (4th Gen) and second-generation HomePods. Today, Apple expanded Apple TV 4K integration with HomePods, allowing up to four HomePods to connect wirelessly to the media player for surround sound up to Dolby Atmos. You can also play audio from your TV’s HDMI-connected devices, such as a PlayStation 5, if you connect the Apple TV 4K to the TV's HDMI eARC port.
HomePod surround sound requires Apple TV 4K (4th Gen)
Apple's new wireless surround sound system requires the new Apple TV 4K (4th Gen) and second-generation HomePods. Today, Apple expanded Apple TV 4K integration with HomePods, allowing up to four HomePods to connect wirelessly to the media player. You can also play audio from your TV’s HDMI-connected devices, such as a PlayStation 5, if you connect the Apple TV 4K to the TV's HDMI eARC port.
Apple will stream MLB games in 3D 8K starting next week
Apple TV will stream baseball in 8K 3D with a 180-degree field of view on Apple Vision Pro for the first time, starting August 28. After experimenting with sports in 3D 8K in 2024, Apple started offering live-sports in 8K 3D – so-called Apple Immersive – specifically NBA basketball late last year.
Apple will stream MLB games in 3D 8K starting next week
Apple TV will stream baseball in 8K 3D with a 180-degree field of view on Apple Vision Pro for the first time, starting August 28. After experimenting with sports in 3D 8K in 2024, Apple started offering live-sports in 8K 3D – so-called Apple Immersive – specifically NBA basketball late last year.
macOS 27 adds native support for ultrawide monitors
After supporting ultrawide displays in a limited form for some time, macOS 27 Golden Gate will add native support for ultrawide monitors on Mac and MacBooks. The new feature was announced at WWDC 26 this week. - "Now you can get higher resolutions on ultrawide displays, such as 5K at 120Hz. And your display arrangements stay exactly as you left them, for a seamless experience every time you plug in," announced Apple.
Apple TV+ rebrands and sets streaming debut for 'F1 The Movie'
You can now watch the Apple TV streaming service in the Apple TV app on your Apple TV box. The company has rebranded Apple TV+. The change was quietly mentioned in a footnote of Apple’s press release announcing the streaming premiere of F1 The Movie, but it is unlikely to be the last we hear about it. - "Apple TV+ is now simply Apple TV, with a vibrant new identity," announced Apple.
Apple launches Games app and Metal 4 with path-tracing, frame interpolation
Apple is scaling up its gaming efforts by launching a new Games app. The company's gaming API is also being upgraded; Metal 4 can handle frame interpolation and path tracing in games like Cyberpunk 2077. The Games app will launch this fall on iPhone, iPad and Mac with iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe. The app will serve as a hub for everything gaming-related, allowing users to discover new and existing games. It features Game Center integration for easy multiplayer and friend challenges.
AirPlay to gain Dolby Atmos support for third-party speakers
AirPlay to gain Dolby Atmos support for third-party speakers Apple has announced that its wireless AirPlay system will be upgraded to support Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos for HomePod and compatible third-party audio devices. Today, AirPlay – Apple's alternative to Google Cast – is limited to conventional stereo audio. This means that when you transfer music from an iPhone or iPad to speakers or a receiver with built-in AirPlay, you miss out on lossless quality and Dolby Atmos.
Apple Vision Pro to launch in eight more countries starting June 28
Apple Vision Pro to launch in eight more countries starting June 28 Apple today confirmed that Apple Vision Pro availability will expand to China, Japan and Singapore on June 28 and Australia, Canada, France, Germany and the UK next month. Apple's pricey headset launched first in the US on February 2, 2024, for $3500. It is equipped with high-resolution micro-OLED screens and powered by the company's M2 processor.
Apple opens App Store to game streaming apps like Xbox & GeForce Now
Apple opens App Store to game streaming apps like Xbox & GeForce Now The change is being rolled out worldwide and will enable game streaming services such as Xbox, GeForce Now, Amazon Luna, and soon Netflix to offer cloud gaming on Apple devices.
iPhone users can now AirPlay content to TVs in some hotels
iPhone users can now AirPlay content to TVs in some hotels With the release of iOS 17.3 for iPhone, it is now possible to use AirPlay with compatible TVs in some hotels via a new QR code system. AirPlay lets you start playback on the TV of a movie from a streaming app on iPhone, or wirelessly share to the TV your own videos, photos or music stored on iPhone. AirPlay works with more or less all streaming services except Netflix.
150 movies in 3D & new spatial games to launch with Apple Vision Pro next month
Apple Vision Pro is set to launch on February 2, 2024, with more than 150 movies in 3D, new spatial games, and immersive video, which the company sees as a new entertainment format. Apple envisions that its inaugural mixed reality headset will mark the beginning of the 'spatial computing' era, introducing new entertainment formats – and reviving old ones.
tvOS 16.4 released with DualSense Edge support, 'Dim Flashing Lights' feature
tvOS 16.4 released with DualSense Edge support, 'Dim Flashing Lights' feature Apple has a released tvOS 16.4. It is a minor update but it still includes a couple of useful new features and good bug fixes. Apple highlighted only one new feature in its release notes. 'Dim Flashing Lights' sounds like an epilepsy-preventing initiative, although Apple in its support documentation cautioned that it "should not be relied upon for the treatment of any medical condition".
Apple TV+ will stream MLS matches in 1080p - not 4K
Apple TV+ will stream MLS matches in 1080p – not 4K All movies and series on Apple TV+ are available in glorious 4K Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos, but the upcoming Major League Soccer matches will be streamed in 1080p and 5.1 Dolby only. The first 4K TVs were launched around 10 years ago in 2013, but HD resolution remains the prevailing format for broadcasts. If you had hoped that Apple could change status quo with its big investment in Major League Soccer, you will unfortunately be disappointed.
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