Apple TV 4K Box is three years old, but somehow it continues to come up with new tricks. It's easy to miss TVOS 26 updates when you just want to fire up your box to watch a show. But have you tried the new karaoke feature that turns iPhones into microphones? Or have you witnessed a smooth FaceTime call on TV as the camera zoomed in on a 6-year-old boy at the peak of a sugar rush?
I'm genuinely impressed with Apple TV's newest features, and I suggest taking five minutes to check them out to spark some imagination and fun—preferably before visiting friends and family.
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In this week's episode of One More Thing, which you can watch above, I explain what it was like to use some of these features for my family and talk about a few new tvOS 26 tweaks you'll want to use to improve the overall experience.
More perks are expected to roll out later this month. tvOS 26.2 betas reveal a way to easily switch to Child-safe mode without creating an official Apple account. This is convenient for unexpected young guests who need a broadcast. Snoopy than Die Hard (but who am I to judge traditional Christmas movie selection).
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