Apple Unveils Public Beta for tvOS 26 Featuring Innovative Updates
By HiFi Editorial24 February 2026
Key Highlights
tvOS 26 Public Beta introduces a new "liquid glass" design aesthetic, modernizing the Apple TV 4K user interface with transparency effects.
A significant update is the addition of audio passthrough, enabling unprocessed audio bitstreams for formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X to external audio devices.
The Apple TV app now features vertical previews for movies and shows, enhancing content discovery and user experience.
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