Another day, another stunning design philosophy, 'Liquid Glass,' that is coming to all software under Apple command. Unveiled at WWDC 2025, the visual newness will be set as new standards, and your Apple TV is not being left out. The upcoming tvOS 26 update is being subjected to this beautiful overhaul, promising to enhance the immersive quality and overall visual experience on your big screen.
Imagine your Apple TV interface subtly responding to the content on display. That's the very thought around 'Liquid Glass.' Some charming real-time rendering is used to allow UI elements such as menus and controls to absorb and refract colors from the background of your content. With the App Store interface getting a more cinematic look with richer poster art and easier navigation, the entire objective is to drive the experience toward feeling more liquid and integrated
That said, here are a few other useful new features and improvements that tvOS 26 has to offer:
- Smart Profile Switching Get quicker to your recommendations and Watchlist. As your Apple TV wakes up, the system will prompt to switch profiles; no more searching around
- An Upgraded Control Center Need to configure audio options, a sleep timer, or smart lights Well, the new Control Center will do just that while you keep watching
- Apple Music Sing Got Stronger Karaoke came knocking You can now go ahead and get your iPhone to be your microphone for Apple Music Sing. Your friends can join in on their iPhones, adding songs to the queue and responding with on-screen emojis. Let the party begin
- Extended AirPlay Speaker Support A delight for audiophiles You can now set any AirPlay-compatible speaker as the permanent sound output for your Apple TV, which was previously HomePod-only.
- New Aerial Screensavers More jaw-dropping sights to grace your screen when your Apple TV is idle.
- FaceTime Improvements Expect Contact Posters, multilingual Live Captions for better accessibility, and smart call notifications linked to specific user profiles.
The Apple aviators are expected to fly the curtains on tvOS 26 later this year, likely with the rest of the platform's updates. So get ready for a bling and bing Apple TV moment soon
