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tvOS 27 Drops Support for Two Apple TV Models - MacRumors
From MacRumors via USVI News: The upcoming tvOS 27 update that was previewed today drops support for two Apple TV models. The two Apple TV models that are compatible with tvOS.
The two Apple TV models that are compatible with tvOS 26 but not tvOS 27 are the Apple TV HD from 2015 and the Apple TV 4K (1st generation) from 2017.
tvOS 27 is compatible with the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and newer, according to Apple's documentation.
tvOS 27 features a redesigned Podcasts app, smoother app launches and animations, support for larger text across the interface, and more. Apple did not give tvOS 27 much attention during its WWDC 2026 keynote, so we are still in the process of learning what other new features and enhancements are included in the update.
- Apple TV HD (2015)
- Apple TV 4K (1st generation, 2017)
- Apple TV 4K (2nd generation, 2021)
- Apple TV 4K (3rd generation, 2022)
The first tvOS 27 developer beta is available today, and a public beta will follow in July. The update will be released later this year — likely in September.
A new Apple TV 4K (4th generation) is expected to launch later this year.
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I get that. But no update on Apple's site about it. Do we have an official Apple statement?
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