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Apple has released tvOS 26 for Apple TV HD and 4K models, introducing a refreshed Liquid Glass design, improved AirPlay default settings, Karaoke Mode for Apple Music, personalized screensavers, and user profile enhancements, all aimed at creating a more seamless and personalized viewing experience.
The author uses a Bose Smart Soundbar for daily music listening due to its convenience with AirPlay and streaming capabilities, despite its subpar performance for music compared to wired speakers, and prefers using dedicated audio devices for serious listening.
tvOS 26 introduces a new feature allowing users to set any AirPlay speaker as a permanent audio output on Apple TV, expanding beyond just HomePod devices and enhancing wireless home theater setups.
Apple is adding a major new feature to CarPlay with iOS 26, allowing users to wirelessly stream videos via AirPlay when the vehicle is parked, a feature that was quietly announced on Apple's developer website and not highlighted during WWDC 2025. This update enhances entertainment options in electric vehicles and other supported cars, with support from automakers expected to roll out gradually.
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Apple's iOS 26 introduces a major update to CarPlay, allowing video playback through AirPlay when the vehicle is parked, marking a significant change after a decade of restrictions, with support varying by automaker and new features like redesigned icons and widget support.
Apple announced that iPhone users will soon be able to wirelessly stream videos to CarPlay screens in supported vehicles when parked, using AirPlay. This feature aims to enhance passenger entertainment, especially in electric vehicles, and will require automakers to support CarPlay with AirPlay video. The rollout may take time and could vary by country due to safety regulations.
The Delta emulator for iPhones now supports AirPlay, allowing users to stream classic games to their television using an Apple TV or computer, with the phone serving as a touchscreen controller or connecting to a Bluetooth controller for gameplay. This feature enhances the gaming experience, making it more natural and convenient, and opens up possibilities for multiplayer gaming, showcasing the potential of iOS emulators.
IHG Hotels & Resorts now allow guests to use AirPlay to stream content from their iPhones directly to the TV at select hotel locations. For those not staying at an IHG property, using dongles like Roku or Fire TV sticks with AirPlay compatibility is an option, but may require removing the hotel TV's control box. Streaming an Android phone to a hotel TV is similar, with some hotels already having built-in Chromecasts, while others may require bringing your own dongle and following similar steps to connect and cast content.
Apple has finally launched AirPlay in hotel rooms, starting with "more than" 60 IHG hotels in the US, Canada, and Mexico, allowing guests to stream content from their phones to the hotel TVs. The feature was initially announced in 2023 but was delayed until this year, and is currently only available in select IHG brands such as Holiday Inn and Candlewood Suites. Apple plans to expand to more locations in the coming months.
Apple has launched a new AirPlay feature that allows iPhone and iPad users to wirelessly stream content to hotel room TVs at select IHG Hotels & Resorts properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The feature is available at over 60 hotels and will expand to more locations in the coming months. Users can establish an AirPlay connection by scanning a unique QR code on the TV, and their device will automatically connect to the hotel's Wi-Fi network. The feature supports streaming of videos, music, photos, gaming, and workouts, and emphasizes privacy and security by erasing connections when guests check out.
Apple has revised the tech specs for its Apple Vision Pro headset, reducing the AirPlay streaming resolution from a target device like an iPhone or Apple TV to 720p, down from the initially stated 1080p. The change comes shortly after the addition of the ability to select an iPhone or iPad as an AirPlay target in iOS 17.2, allowing users not wearing the headset to see what's on its internal screens. The reason for this revision is unclear, and Apple has been contacted for comment and clarification.
Apple updated the Vision Pro tech specs to correct an error regarding video mirroring over AirPlay, clarifying that it supports 720p instead of the previously stated 1080p. The change may be due to performance considerations, but it is not expected to significantly impact the user experience or buying decisions.
Apple's iOS 17.3 update includes the delayed hotel TV AirPlay feature, allowing users to stream content directly to the TV in select hotels, with IHG Hotels & Resorts expected to be the first to support it. LG's Pro:Centric Smart Hotel TVs will work with hotel AirPlay, enabling guests to connect their iPhone or iPad securely to the TV by scanning a unique QR code, simplifying access to personal entertainment apps and accounts on the big screen in their room.
Apple's upcoming iOS 17.3 update will allow iPhones to connect to select hotel room TVs via AirPlay, enabling users to wirelessly stream content such as videos, photos, and music from their iPhones to the TV by scanning a QR code on the supported hotel room TV. The feature was initially announced in 2023 and is expected to be available in some hotels, with LG being one of the first hotel room TV manufacturers to support the feature.