Wrapping up the multitude of operating system announcements at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference Monday morning, Apple announced that tvOS 12 for the Apple TV 4K will include a slew of new features, including Dolby Atmos support and Zero Sign-on.
With Dolby Atmos support, Apple will become the only box that is both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos certified.
The Apple TV 4K will be able to offer a full 3D immersive audio experience when paired with an Atmos-supporting sound bar or receiver.
Apple says iTunes movies and TV shows will be updated this fall with the largest selection of Dolby Atmos-enabled content anywhere. Just like the transition to 4K and HDR, all existing content will be upgraded to Atmos at no cost.
The Zero Sign-On feature, which was discussed today, you add your TV provider’s login information to your Apple TV device. If an app supports Single Sign-on, you can log in with your TV provider with just a few taps.
Zero Sign-On allows the Apple TV to launch an app that you’re signed into sans passwords or configuration.
Apple says that Zero Sign-on will come later this year with support from Charter Spectrum first. Other providers will follow, Apple says.
During the keynote, Apple demoed its 4K video screensavers, called “Aerials,” which also included views of the desert and the Earth from space via photos taken by astronauts at the International Space Station.
With tvOS 12, Apple is finally allows third-party home control systems’ remotes to control your Apple TV, including via Siri control.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via Macworld