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macOS Monterey 12.1 betas hint at forthcoming release of SharePlay, Universal Control, and other promised features

Apple’s macOS Monterey 12.1 update is still in beta testing, but it looks like several promised features such as SharePlay and Universal Control could arrive with its release. The first macOS 12.1 beta enabled SharePlay on the Mac, allowing developers to prepare their apps to support the feature. SharePlay, which is already available in iOS 15.1, […]

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Apple releases tvOS 12.2.1 update, focuses on bug fixes, performance improvements

Because bug fixes are never a bad thing. Apple on Wednesday released tvOS 12.2.1 for users of its fourth-get Apple TV and Apple TV 4K units. The update focuses on bug fixes and comes following the public release of tvOS 12.2 last month. Users can download and install the update through the Settings app on […]

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Apple TV gains access to Disney Channel, Disney XD and Watch ABC

Not that additional Apple TV channels are a bad thing. Apple quietly added several new channels and cable internet services onto the new Apple TV universal search and Siri search on Monday, following the addition of Fox and National Geographic earlier in the month. The new options bring Watch ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Jr and […]

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Apple Universal Search function now covers Fox Now, National Geographic, other apps

Apple has boosted its Universal Search option on the fourth-gem Apple TV a bit. The Universal Search feature allows users to find content across multiple apps and services using text or Siri voice search. At launch, universal search worked with iTunes, Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and Showtime, but Apple promised to expand the feature to include […]

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Apple announces fourth-gen Apple TV, points out enhanced Siri features, new remote control

It looks like the Apple TV just became more than a “hobby” over at 1 Infinite Loop. Over at today’s media event, Apple announced the fourth-generation Apple TV. The new unit, which appears to be measurably thicker than the previous generations, sports a new user interface, an operating system written for it (known as “tvOS”), […]