Apple Seeds tvOS 27 Beta 7 to Developers

Apple today seeded the seventh beta of tvOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the sixth beta. The beta can be downloaded and installed through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A free developer account is required. tvOS 27 has few new features compared to the other 27 software updates, but it does add a redesigned Podcasts app, options for larger text, and a more responsive Control Center. AirPlaying to an ‌Apple TV‌ from another Apple device is faster, and apps and animations are smoother. You can also now see AppleCare coverage details in the Settings app. More on the features in tvOS 27 can be found in our Apple TV roundup. Popular StoriesApple Seeds tvOS 27 Beta 5 to DevelopersMonday August 10, 2026 10:07 am PDT by Juli CloverApple today seeded the fifth beta of tvOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the fourth beta. The beta can be downloaded and installed through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A free developer account is required. tvOS 27 has few new features compared to the other 27 software updates, but it does add a redesigned Podcasts app,...tvOS 27 and watchOS 27 Third Public Betas Now AvailableTuesday August 11, 2026 10:20 am PDT by Juli CloverApple today released the third public betas of tvOS 27 and watchOS 27, giving Apple TV and Apple Watch users a chance to try the new software ahead of its fall launch. There's also a new HomePod Software 27 beta for the HomePod and HomePod mini. You can sign up for Apple's public beta testing program on the beta website, and then download the updates through the Settings app on each device. ...Apple Releases tvOS 26.6Monday July 27, 2026 10:24 am PDT by Juli CloverApple today released tvOS 26.6, the sixth update to the tvOS operating system that came out last fall. tvOS 26.6 is available for the Apple TV 4K, and it comes two months after Apple released tvOS 26.5. tvOS 26.6 can be downloaded using the Settings app on ‌‌Apple TV‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌Apple TV‌‌ owners who have automatic ...