At the WWDC23 event that took place this morning, the Apple tvOS 17 took the spotlight for some time. This version of the Apple TV software comes with a redesign which makes it look a bit fresher. Asides from this redesign, Apple fans around the world will also be able to use FaceTime from their TV screen.
If you are an Apple fan, you might already be jumping for joy after hearing of this update. Your joy might be a result of the thought that you no longer need your phone during FaceTime calls. Well, if so, you might need to think again, as you’d still need your phone to make or join FaceTime calls from your Apple TV.
Yet another amazing feature that you can expect with the new Apple tvOS 17 version is the ability to find your remote with your phone. This is yet another incredible feature and will bring a few Apple TV users a bit of rest while streaming their favorite movies and TV shows. Here is all the information users will need concerning this feature and how it will reimagine how they’ll interact with it on the Apple TV box.
Reimagine how you use your TV with the new Apple tvOS 17 update
One very important aspect of the Apple tvOS 17 software is that it looks different from its predecessor. It features a redesign that makes things look a bit more refined and makes the update worthwhile. There is a new Control Center and it now makes accessing most details (settings and information) quicker and easier.
Moving on, another feature that most Apple TV users look forward to with this update is the FaceTime app. Yes, users can now join or make calls with family and friends via their TV since the FaceTime app will be available with this update. But to enable videos, the users will have to rely on their smartphones with Continuity Camera support.
This connects the user’s phone camera to the TV wireless, letting the phone record a video while the user is on a call. The video will be visible to other members of the call and the user as well. What a game-changing update this is not only for Apple tvOS but also FaceTime lovers.
With Apple tvOS 17, users will no longer have to worry about the location of their remote. By using the Find My Device feature on their iPhone, they’d be able to track the remote location. Users can also look forward to the screen saver enhancement feature to help them customize their TV with a picture(s).
Other features to arrive with the Apple tvOS 17 update include Dolby Vision 8.1 support, Apple Fitness+ enhancement and a host of others. These are just a few features to make it to the Apple TV software with the new update. This update will become available to users globally towards the end of the year.