Apple has recently released the tvOS 18.1 developer beta , bringing several enhancements and new features to the Apple TV platform. This update is designed to improve user experience and prepare the system for upcoming public releases.
Key Features of tvOS 18.1
- Enhanced Screen Savers: The update includes improvements to screen savers, ensuring they reflect availability accurately in settings and switchers.
- StoreKit Improvements: Fixes have been made to StoreKit Testing in Xcode, addressing issues with subscription renewal info.
- SwiftUI Enhancements: The update resolves issues with using if #available in @WidgetBundleBuilder and @SceneBuilder, which previously caused crashes on prior OS versions.
- Apple Intelligence Integration: tvOS 18.1 is paving the way for Apple Intelligence features, which will be more fully realized in the upcoming public release.
- Bug Fixes and Quality-of-Life Improvements: Various minor bugs and quality-of-life improvements have been addressed to enhance overall stability and performance.
How to Get the Developer Beta
Developers can download the tvOS 18.1 release candidate using Xcode 16.1, available from the Mac App Store. Public beta testers can install the update by enabling “Get Public Beta Updates” in the Settings app on their Apple TV. While the full details of tvOS 18.1 are still under wraps, the update is expected to focus on refining existing features and introducing new functionalities that will be part of the broader Apple Intelligence suite.
