Apple TV new features (tv OS 26 public beta is now available) July 24 ,2025

 

   

Yes, the tvOS 26 public beta is now available. Apple released it on July 24, 2025.

Key new features in tvOS 26 include:

 * Liquid Glass design: A new visual style with subtle light-refraction and transparency effects.

       

        

       

 * Refreshed Apple TV app: With cinematic poster art and the Liquid Glass accents.

 * Enhanced Apple Music Sing: Allowing iPhones to function as microphones for karaoke with on-screen lyrics, translation, and pronunciation tools.

 * Seamless profile switching: Making it easier to switch between user profiles when waking your Apple TV.

        

       

 * New Aerial screensavers: Featuring stunning landscapes from places like India.

 * Improved AirPlay speaker support: You can now assign any AirPlay speaker as your default audio output.

 * FaceTime integration: Incoming call notifications and contact posters will display on your TV.

You can join the Apple Beta Software Program and install the public beta by going to Settings -> System -> Software Update -> Get Beta Updates on your Apple TV. It's generally recommended to install beta software only on secondary devices due to potential stability issues.