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Apple TV boxes are receiving the tvOS 17.2 update, bringing new features and capabilities. The update includes a new sidebar on the Apple TV app, making it easier to find content and access the store and library. The update also shuts down the iTunes Movies and TV Shows apps, directing users to the Apple TV app instead. The Apple TV app on mobile devices also gets a new Home menu, presenting a unified guide for easier navigation.
Apple has released tvOS 17.2, the latest update to its tvOS 17 operating system. The update brings enhancements to the Apple TV app, including a revamped sidebar with dedicated sections for Search, Watch Now, Apple TV+, Sports, and more. Users can access details on available content from various streaming services, and the "My Channels" section has been replaced with a new "My TV" section. Additionally, Apple has removed the ability to purchase TV shows and movies from the standalone iTunes apps, directing customers to make purchases through the Apple TV app instead.
Apple is discontinuing the standalone iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows apps on the Apple TV box with the release of tvOS 17.2. Users are directed to use the TV app instead to manage their purchases and rentals. The TV app has been updated to include features previously missing in TV, such as genre filtering and box sets. The home screen tiles for iTunes Movies and TV Shows will likely disappear in the future. The iTunes Store app on iPhone and iPad is still functional for now, but it is possible that Apple will migrate users to the TV app in the future.
Apple has released release candidate beta versions of iOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, macOS 14.2, and tvOS 17.2, with the final versions expected to be ready this month. The iOS 17.2 update introduces Apple's Journal app, which uses on-device machine learning to provide personalized suggestions for journaling and includes features such as photos, workouts, and encrypted privacy. Other updates include a new navigation sidebar for the TV app, collaborative Apple Music playlists, iMessage Contact Key Verification, and additional functions for the Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro.
Apple is set to release the tvOS 17.2 update for Apple TV, which includes a search upgrade. The update changes the Siri button functionality to overlay a search bar on the screen, allowing users to search for movies and TV shows more easily. The update also introduces a customizable sidebar for quick access to apps that integrate with the Apple TV app. The release date for tvOS 17.2 is expected to be in December.
Apple's upcoming tvOS 17.2 update changes the behavior of the Siri button on the Apple TV Remote, now invoking Search instead of Siri when tapped. The update also improves the search results page, allowing users to filter results for the Apple TV or Apple Music apps. Triggering Siri now requires holding the button for a few seconds. The update also introduces a new sidebar for the Apple TV app and merges the standalone iTunes Movie Store app with the Apple TV app.
Apple has updated its Apple TV app in the tvOS 17.2 beta, introducing a revamped navigation system that includes a dedicated sidebar with sections for Search, Watch Now, Apple TV+, and more. Users can access content from specific streaming services in a separate "Channels and Apps" area, and there are tweaks to the app on iPhone and iPad as well. The changes come ahead of a reported new design expected to be introduced in December.