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Apple Releases tvOS 26.5

MacRumors · May 11, 2026, 5:02 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Apple today released tv OS 26.5, the fifth update to the tv OS operating system that came out last fall. tv OS 26.5 is available for the Apple TV 4K, and it comes over a month after Apple released tv OS 26.4. tv OS 26.5 can be downloaded using the Settings app on the ‌‌&zwnj;Apple TV&zwnj;‌‌. Open up Settings and go to System > Software Update to get the new software. ‌‌&zwnj;Apple TV&zwnj;‌‌ owners who have automatic software updates activated will be upgraded to tv OS 26.5 automatically. No new features were found in tvOS 26.5 during the beta testing period, so it likely focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements. Apple shares tvOS release notes on its website.Related Roundup: Apple TVBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Don't Buy)Related Forum: Apple TV and Home TheaterThis article, "Apple Releases tvOS 26.5" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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