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tvOS 17: The MacStories Review with Sigmund Judge

Oct 2, 2023
Sigmund Judge, tvOS expert, joins Federico and John to discuss the changes and issues with tvOS 17, including problems with the TV app, Siri data limitations, and enhancements in Control Center. They also explore new features like FaceTime and continuity camera. Check out the review for all the exciting updates!
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Quick takeaways

  • TVOS 17 has expanded beyond media playback to include social and conferencing capabilities, hinting at the potential for a versatile computer-like device.
  • The TV app in TVOS 17 has technical issues handling large collections of content and its notifications and recommendations don't consider users' existing purchases.

Deep dives

TVOS 17 is a pivotal moment in the platform's direction

TVOS 17 marks a significant change in direction for TVOS, especially with the increasing competition in the streaming industry. With the introduction of FaceTime and continuity camera, the platform has expanded beyond just playing movies and TV shows. It now offers conferencing and social capabilities. The addition of these features teases the potential for TVOS to be even more than just a confident platform for media playback. With further development, it could become a versatile computer-like device, capable of tasks like content creation and basic editing.

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