Where was tvOS 27 at WWDC?

Apple’s WWDC keynote highlighted updates for macOS 27, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS, but tvOS 27 appeared only in a broad graphic. The omission stood out because other platforms received clear mentions of features like Siri AI, Liquid Glass customization, and child safety tools.

The lack of tvOS focus suggests Apple may see Apple TV as a lower-priority platform until there is new hardware or a stronger living-room strategy. It also reflects a broader trend where platform updates are increasingly driven by AI and interface changes, areas where tvOS may have less immediate differentiation.

For a new tvOS, we really need a new Apple TV. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge

Every year, Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference gives us a first look at what's coming next to the company's many operating systems. But missing from today's keynote, apart from a single graphic listing all current Apple OSes next to a big "27," was any mention of tvOS. The whole structure of this year's WWDC was different, with features delineating the presentation structure instead of sections for each OS update. But there were still major mentions for macOS 27, iOS 27, and iPadOS 27. They're getting Siri AI, customizable transparency options for Liquid Glass, and some new child safety features. Even visionOS was included with new Sir … Read the full story at The Verge.