January 18, 2026

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Apple TV gets FaceTime, a new control center, findable remote and more

If you were playing WWDC23 bingo, you’d be missing a key space — the one you could mark if Apple again ignored Apple TV in its keynote address. This year, as it turns out, the company did deliver a small set of improvements to tvOS and its Apple TV device, though nothing as big as new […]

Apple TV gets FaceTime, a new control center, findable remote and more by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

‘Ted Lasso’ and other Apple TV+ merch could arrive in the Apple Store, report says

The Apple Store could be expanding beyond tech products. As the company continues to invest in its original Apple TV+ content, a recent Bloomberg report indicates that Apple plans to introduce a new product category for its online store– merchandise tied to its popular TV shows. This includes “Ted Lasso” merch, which is rounding out […]

‘Ted Lasso’ and other Apple TV+ merch could arrive in the Apple Store, report says by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

Apple TV officially launches its multiview feature for sports fans

Apple is officially launching its new multiview feature for sports fans on the Apple TV 4K, allowing viewers to watch up to four simultaneous streams at once. The feature was previously in beta and is currently limited to watching select sports content, including Major League Soccer matches, Friday Night Baseball games, and certain MLS and […]

Apple TV officially launches its multiview feature for sports fans by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

Apple TV rolls out multiview feature in beta to sports fans

The rumors going around about Apple TV developing a multiview feature (spotted by developer Steve Moser) are coming true. Tonight, Apple is launching a beta version of the feature on the Apple TV 4K during its MLB Friday Night Baseball livestream, TechCrunch has learned. Users participating in the Apple beta software program must have tvOS […]

Apple TV rolls out multiview feature in beta to sports fans by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

Apple partners with Canal+ to bring Apple TV+ content to all subscribers

Apple has signed a multi-year deal with Canal+, a leading French premium television channel and streaming service. Starting on April 20, all existing and future Canal+ subscribers in France and some other European countries will be able to stream Apple TV+ content for no additional cost. This is an odd deal as Canal+ isn’t just […]

Apple partners with Canal+ to bring Apple TV+ content to all subscribers by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch

Hulu debuts a new interface with a vertical sidebar on Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku

Hulu is slowly rolling out a new interface on streaming devices like Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku, among other compatible devices. The new redesign moves the navigation to the left side with options for TV, Movies and My Stuff. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that the updated interface began rolling yesterday. It will be […]

Hulu debuts a new interface with a vertical sidebar on Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch

Apple spotted developing a ‘multiview’ feature for watching sports on Apple TV

Earlier this month, YouTube TV launched a new “multiview” feature that allows viewers to watch up to four streams of sports content at once. Now it looks like Apple TV is working on a similar option. Though Apple’s streaming device already supports a picture-in-picture mode, new code discovered in the latest iOS beta points to […]

Apple spotted developing a ‘multiview’ feature for watching sports on Apple TV by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

Apple tvOS 16.4 update gives light-sensitive users a ‘Dim Flashing Lights’ feature

Apple released the tvOS 16.4 update to the public yesterday, bringing various improvements to the system, including a new “Dim Flashing Light” feature. The new accessibility option can detect flashes of light or strobe effects and then automatically dim the display of a video. The “Dim Flashing Light” feature is notable as it will likely […]

Apple tvOS 16.4 update gives light-sensitive users a ‘Dim Flashing Lights’ feature by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

Apple TV+ announces new series ‘The Savant’ based on true story of a woman who infiltrates online hate groups

Apple TV+ is getting a new limited series, the company announced yesterday, that is based on a deep-cover investigator who infiltrates online hate groups to prevent violent attacks and mass shootings. “The Savant” will have eight episodes and stars Jessica Chastain. The show is inspired by the true story published in 2019 by Cosmopolitan writer […]

Apple TV+ announces new series ‘The Savant’ based on true story of a woman who infiltrates online hate groups by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

Apple reportedly plans to spend $1B a year to release Apple TV+ movies in theaters

Apple may be partnering with studios to put more titles in theaters, a plan that could cost $1 billion a year. Typically, Apple’s original movies have either received small theatrical runs or been exclusive to Apple TV+. So, the potential investment would be a notable increase and signals a major shift in the streamer’s strategy. […]

Apple reportedly plans to spend $1B a year to release Apple TV+ movies in theaters by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

Apple TV+ drops its free offering for ‘Friday Night Baseball,’ expands games to 45+ countries

Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) announced today new updates to its “Friday Night Baseball” offering. The games are now available to Apple TV+ subscribers in 60 countries, up from the original 13. However, the first 12 weeks of games this year will no longer be free for everyone and will require an Apple TV+ […]

Apple TV+ drops its free offering for ‘Friday Night Baseball,’ expands games to 45+ countries by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

Jason Sudeikis teases possible ‘Ted Lasso’ extended cinematic universe for Apple TV+

While “Ted Lasso” writers and co-stars Jason Sudeikis and Brett Goldstein have confirmed multiple times in interviews that the Apple TV+ original series will likely end after three seasons, the story of AFC Richmond may not be over. Sudeikis recently mentioned that he’s open to the idea of a spin-off, which would be a first […]

Jason Sudeikis teases possible ‘Ted Lasso’ extended cinematic universe for Apple TV+ by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch