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Apple Releases tvOS 26 With Liquid Glass Redesign, Karaoke and Audio Upgrades

The update positions Apple TV within a unified cross‑device design push.

Apple TV screen showing tvOS 26 interface with apps and a show banner.

Overview

  • tvOS 26 is rolling out to Apple TV devices following its September 15 release.
  • The Liquid Glass interface unifies visuals with iOS and macOS, introducing translucent controls and revised, more vertical title cards.
  • Apple Music adds a karaoke mode that uses an iPhone as a microphone and offers automatic lyric translation with phonetic guides.
  • Home theater features expand with assignable permanent AirPlay speakers, passthrough audio, and Dolby Atmos 9.6.1 channel support.
  • FaceTime gains Contact Posters, multi‑language Live Captions, and on‑screen call notifications, while Control Center, profiles, screensavers, and Home Hub Thread 1.4 support refine day‑to‑day use.