tvOS 17 update for Apple TV: additions and improvements
While Apple announced the release of tvOS 17 and with it the launch of iOS 17, this update seems to be an important step in developing its products and improving the experience of Apple TV users. Here's a look at some of the notable additions and improvements in this update:
1. **FaceTime on Apple TV**: The most important feature of this update is the ability to use FaceTime from your Apple TV for the first time. This means that users can now make high-quality video calls using their Apple TV.
2. **Conferencing Apps**: Later this year, Apple TV will support conferencing apps such as Cisco's Zoom and Webex, allowing users to make big-screen conferencing calls with ease.
3. **Redesigned Control Center**: Control Center has been optimized to display detailed information about system status and user activity on the home screen. Users can easily access settings and control connected devices.
4. **Turn on Apple TV Remote via smartphone**: Users can now use the Apple TV Remote app on their smartphone to easily find lost Siri Remote devices.
5. **Use photos as a screensaver**: Users can now use photos from their personal or shared library as a screen saver for their Apple TV.
6. **Audio Quality Improvements**: Audio has been improved so that video content is easier to hear when using Apple TV 4K with 2nd generation HomePod.
7. **Expand Siri Support**: Siri Search has expanded to include general questions and receiving answers rather than just questions about on-screen content.
tvOS 17 greatly enhances the user experience on Apple TV by adding important features and performance improvements. It will be interesting to follow the evolution of this product and use its new features.