Big changes could be on the way for Apple’s tvOS
Big changes could be on the way for Apple’s tvOS
The operating system for Apple TV 4K devices could be about to undergo a huge transformation.
Apple has some serious changes in the works for the operating system on its Apple TV devices. According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, a series of significant changes is coming to the tvOS, which will make using the device quite different going forward, even if the redesign makes the look of the platform more familiar.
Key Details:
- Major evolution: tvOS will get some “significant redesigns” according to reporting.
- Come together: Apple reportedly wants to align operating system layouts more closely.
- See the vision: Much of the makeover will be based on the visionOS, launched with the Apple Vision Pro headset .
According to Gurman, owners of Apple TV devices can expect some “significant redesigns” of their device’s operating system to be announced as part of a larger pattern of design evolution at Apple. The tech conglomerate is expected to make several big product announcements at WWDC 2025, the main keynote of which takes place on June 9.
Apple reportedly wants to make the visual style of its operating systems more uniform across devices. In other words, it wants using an Apple TV to feel more like using an iPhone; currently, the visual design of tvOS stands pretty far apart from that found on iOS devices.
A good portion of the redesign is expected to be based on the visionOS software, which is embedded in the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset. That device will also see some adjustments to its operating system, as Apple seeks to align its interfaces across the company’s family of devices.
The current tvOS visual style. This interface could see big changes in the coming months. Click to expand.
Recent updates to the Apple TV operating system have included smaller tweaks to the layout, such as larger buttons allowing viewers to add a title to their watchlist. The reported changes to tvOS that are on the way sound much bigger, and could force customers to significantly change the way that they interact with their Apple TV.
More information about the new tvOS changes and other Apple updates will be available when WWDC begins in early June.
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.