Dark mode, single sign-on and much more headed to tvOS
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Apple TV users are in for quite the treat thanks to a set of upcoming apps, features and more. On stage at WWDC 2016, Apple revealed that Sling TV will be available with live cable on the fourth generation Apple TV starting today.
In addition, Fox Sports Go will be available this summer, along with Molotov TV — a French live TV service with more than 100 channels. Lastly, a new game called SketchParty will bring Pictionary-esque fun to your Apple TV.
As for features, users will be able to easily use Siri voice search to find specific movies by topics. For example, you can search "high school comedies from the 80's" and get just that. Siri will then search more than 650,000 movies and TV shows, along with YouTube.
Apple also introduced Live tune-in, which will let you open a specific app right to its live streaming component. Currently, the feature works with ESPN, Disney, CBS, and FX.
In a boost for ease of use, tvOS now also features single sign-on for cable providers. Now, when signing into an app with your cable provider credentials, you'll only have to do so once and that sign-on will carry over to other compatible apps. A dark mode is also on its way, which should be easier on the eyes.
In other bits and bobs, the Apple TV will also be able to sync download between it and your iPhone. Now, ocne you download an app on your iPhone, your Apple TV will download it as well. ReplayKit will allow you to live broadcast and save gameplay.
Lastly, Apple revealed that the new Apple TV now has 6000 native apps since launching in Fall 2015.
A developer preview of all of these features will be available today, and a public release wil lland this fall.
For more, keep following along with all of our WWDC 2016 coverage.
