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The Apple TV app gets a complete visual revamp

By Aiko Tanaka
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The Apple TV app gets a complete visual revamp
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Apple TV users rejoice as the app has just received a complete visual revamp to make navigating easier. The new app looks different on all iOS devices, so you’ll benefit from all the changes no matter where you prefer to watch your favorite series and films.

The most obvious change is the new, simplified interface that features a sidebar to make it easier for users to navigate the app quickly. The new sidebar provides access to Apple TV+ (home of Apple Original series and films), MLS Season Pass (home of Major League Soccer), Store (where users can buy and rent popular movies), and shortcuts to channels and apps viewers already have, including Disney+, Paramount+, and Max.

In addition to all the shortcuts, the new sidebar introduces the app’s new hub simply called Home, which is basically a unified guide for all the shows, movies, and sport.

The new hub features a Channels & Apps section, allowing users to browse their subscribed channels or connected apps. Also, sections like New Shows & Movies, Top Charts, Trending, and For You are also available within Home.

For those owning living room devices, the sidebar features profiles to make it easier to switch between users to better personalization in Up Next and content recommendations across the app.

Furthermore, the Store tab in the Apple TV app now combines movies and TV shows into one place so that users can easily access everything they wish to buy or rent. The same tab is also home to a new Add Channels & Apps shelf where users can explore popular streaming services

Finally, Apple announced that starting today, the iTunes Store app on iPhone and iPad, as well as the iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows app on Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD, will redirect users to the Apple TV app.

Questions & Answers

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What is the primary purpose of the new sidebar in the Apple TV app?

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The new sidebar in the Apple TV app is designed to simplify navigation, providing quick access to Apple TV+, MLS Season Pass, the Store, and shortcuts to existing channels and apps like Disney+, Paramount+, and Max.

Q.

What new feature helps users find content across different services?

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The app introduces a new hub called Home, which serves as a unified guide for all shows, movies, and sport. It includes a Channels & Apps section for subscribed services and connected apps.

Q.

How does the update improve content purchasing and rental options?

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The Store tab now combines movies and TV shows into one place for easier access. It also features a new Add Channels & Apps shelf, allowing users to explore popular streaming services.

Q.

Which older Apple apps will now redirect users to the Apple TV app?

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The iTunes Store app on iPhone and iPad, along with the iTunes Movies and iTunes TV Shows app on Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD, will now redirect users to the newly revamped Apple TV app.

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