Apple today seeded the fifth beta of tvOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming two weeks after Apple released the fourth beta.


The beta can be downloaded and installed through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A free developer account is required.

tvOS 27 has few new features compared to the other 27 software updates, but it does add a redesigned Podcasts app, options for larger text, and a more responsive Control Center.

AirPlaying to an ‌Apple TV‌ from another Apple device is faster, and apps and animations are smoother. You can also now see AppleCare coverage details in the Settings app.

More on the features in tvOS 27 can be found in our Apple TV roundup.
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Today, Apple and Major League Baseball (MLB) unveiled the September schedule for “Friday Night Baseball,” the weekly doubleheader streaming every Friday on Apple TV throughout the 2026 regular season. Apple TV subscribers across 60 countries and regions can enjoy two marquee matchups each week with enhanced production quality, expert commentary, and no local broadcast restrictions.

For the first time, baseball fans can take in all the action of “Friday Night Baseball” live in Apple Immersive on Apple Vision Pro, leveraging 3D video recorded in 8K with a 180-degree field of view. On August 28, viewers with Vision Pro will experience the iconic Red Sox vs. Yankees rivalry from unique camera angles that place viewers right in the game, immersed in the drama of each at-bat, the celebrations in the dugout after a big hit, close plays at the outfield wall, and more.

The experience features bespoke commentary from Paul Severino (play-by-play), Xavier Scruggs (analyst), and Michelle Margaux (sideline reporter); dedicated replays; and an immersive graphics package that includes team lineups and stats floating in the viewer’s space. During breaks in the action, the broadcast remains live, immersing viewers in the stadium experience from all angles as ambisonic microphones capture sounds in Spatial Audio.

Apple Vision Pro users with an Apple TV subscription in Australia, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, the UK, and the U.S. can stream the games live directly through the Apple TV app. Full game replays, as well as a highlight package of the game’s key moments, will be available on demand in the Apple TV app for Vision Pro.

On September 4, the Cleveland Guardians look to keep their playoff hopes alive as they host the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field. More intra-division matchups headline the schedule on September 11, as the first-place Milwaukee Brewers continue their run for a fourth consecutive division title against Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds. Meanwhile, Fernando Tatís Jr. and the surging San Diego Padres push for a National League wild card berth against the San Francisco Giants.

On September 18, newly acquired Philadelphia Phillies infielder Luis Arráez furthers his pursuit of a fourth career batting title while teaming up with two-time MVP Bryce Harper as they look to help the Phillies gear up for a postseason run against the New York Mets.

The “Friday Night Baseball” schedule concludes with one of baseball’s most storied rivalries taking center stage as four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants, with the Dodgers looking to clinch their fifth consecutive division title.

“Friday Night Baseball” games on Apple TV are called by broadcast teams Wayne Randazzo (play-by-play), Dontrelle Willis (analyst), and Heidi Watney (sideline reporter); and Alex Faust (play-by-play), Ryan Spilborghs (analyst), and Tricia Whitaker (sideline reporter). Game-by-game announcer assignments will be revealed weekly. The “Friday Night Baseball” pregame shows will be hosted by Siera Santos, former MLB All-Star Eric Hosmer, and insider Russell Dorsey.

Fans in the U.S. and Canada will also have the option to listen to home and away local radio broadcasts during “Friday Night Baseball” games.

The weekly “Friday Night Baseball” doubleheader on Apple TV is produced by MLB Network’s Emmy Award-winning production team in partnership with Apple’s live sports production team, with the first game of each weekly doubleheader presented by Essilor.

Apple TV Pricing and Availability

Apple TV subscribers can watch “Friday Night Baseball” on the Apple TV app on iPhone; iPad; Apple TV 4K; Apple Vision Pro; Mac; popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL, and others; Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices; Chromecast with Google TV; PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles; and at tv.apple.com, for $12.99 (U.S.) per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.2 For a limited time, eligible customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV for free.3 Find out how to watch Apple TV and see the full list of supported devices. “Friday Night Baseball” in Apple Immersive will be available live on Apple Vision Pro (M5) and Vision Pro (M2) for users with an active Apple TV subscription.
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The next big push for Apple Immersive Video on Vision Pro has been revealed: live baseball games. Starting August 28 and running through the rest of the regular MLB season, the company will stream one real-time immersive matchup per week exclusively on Vision Pro as part of its Friday Night Baseball lineup on Apple TV.

Immersive games will feature an in-stadium experience with Spatial Audio captured by ambisonic microphones, special graphics like team lineups and stats floating in view, and a dedicated commentary team made up of play-by-play commentator Paul Severino, analyst Xavier Scruggs, and sideline reporter Michelle Margaux. If you’ve seen any of the immersive Lakers basketball games broadcast this year, you have an idea of how these elements come together with Immersive Video to create a rich, lifelike experience.

The first immersive baseball game will pit the Boston Red Sox against their rivals, the New York Yankees, at 7:00 p.m. PT on August 28. Weekly immersive games will continue into September:

Friday, September 4
Los Angeles Angels at Pittsburgh Pirates
6:30 p.m. ET

Friday, September 11
San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants
10 p.m. ET

Friday, September 18
San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers
10 p.m. ET

Live immersive games will be available to Apple TV subscribers via the TV app on Vision Pro in Australia, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, the UK, and the U.S. Full game replays and highlights will be made available after the games are over as well.

Streaming Friday Night Baseball in Apple Immersive Video seems like a natural move for Apple to make. The company has been airing baseball games on Friday nights for four years now and has worked to integrate more of its technology into the broadcasts. Plus, MLB has already won many baseball fans over with a fantastic enhanced viewing experience for baseball games in its own visionOS app. Just as Apple is beefing up its sports offerings in the Apple TV service with MLS and F1, so it’s rounding out its sports strategy on the Vision Pro with a regular output of live baseball.

To me, there’s nothing that quite matches the energy and sense of camaraderie you feel when you walk into a baseball stadium. Apple Immersive Video is a powerful medium for recreating in-person experiences, so I’m very keen to watch one of these live games for myself. If Apple’s immersive baseball games can offer a taste of what it’s like to actually be in the stadium – and based on what we’ve seen from the format before, I think it’s likely – this will quite a compelling way to watch some baseball.

We’ll find out exactly what it’s like on August 28, so stay tuned for more details once Friday Night Baseball in Apple Immersive officially debuts.

Widow’s Bay Season 2 is officially happening on Apple TV, giving the horror-comedy another chance to explore the island’s curse after the dramatic Season 1 finale. Apple announced the renewal on June 11, just days before the first season ended. The series became one of Apple TV’s notable new shows of 2026, mixing supernatural horror […]

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Dark Matter Season 2 arrives on Apple TV on August 28, 2026, which makes this a good time to revisit exactly where Jason Dessen and his family ended up after the complicated Season 1 finale. The first season ended with Jason finally reuniting with Daniela and Charlie, but getting his family back created another problem. […]

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Dark Matter Season 2 finally has a release date, with Apple TV bringing Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly back for another trip through the multiverse on August 28, 2026. The new season will continue directly after the first season while taking the story beyond Blake Crouch’s original novel. Apple has also released the official Season […]

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Apple TV has launched a new “Welcome Back” commercial alongside the premiere of Ted Lasso season four, using the hit comedy to promote several of the platform’s biggest shows at the same time. The 90-second ad places coach Ted Lasso inside scenes from other Apple TV series, giving viewers quick appearances from Severance, Silo, The […]

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The official Certified Refurbished Store from Apple just received a massive wave of fresh inventory. If you want to save money on recent hardware, this is your best chance. The company restocked rare M5 MacBook Pro models, high end Studio Display XDR monitors, and a few other hidden gems. These restocks happen quietly and sell […]

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According to an exclusive report from Deadline’s Nellie Andreeva, Apple TV is developing “Bad News Dads,” a half-hour comedy starring and executive produced by James Marsden. The project comes from “You’re the Worst” creator Stephen Falk, alongside Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, where Greg Berlanti holds an overall deal.

Based on the upcoming novel by Adam Frost, the series follows an inept men’s recreational baseball league. When one player’s wife dies in a suspicious accident, friendship-starved Ben (played by Marsden) rallies two teammates for an often-misguided investigation into what they increasingly believe was murder. While the title and baseball setting nod to “The Bad News Bears,” the story is an original concept with no direct connection to the classic sports film.

Falk, Marsden, and Frost executive produce with Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Leigh London Redman, and Robbie Rogers for Berlanti Productions. Frost’s novel is scheduled for publication on April 6, 2027, by Simon & Schuster/Atria/Emily Bestler Books.

The project continues Apple TV’s interest in mystery-comedy fare, a genre boosted by series like “The Afterparty” and Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.” It also extends Marsden’s recent work with the streamer: he recently appeared in “Your Friends & Neighbors” and stars in and executive produces the upcoming action thriller “Disavowed.” Marsden, known for alternating between drama and comedy (with Emmy nominations for both “Paradise” and “Jury Duty”), next reprises Cyclops in “Avengers: Doomsday.”

Falk, whose other credits include Apple TV’s “Hello Tomorrow!,” Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black,” and Showtime’s “Weeds,” also has a “Hit Man” series inspired by the Glen Powell film in development at Netflix. Berlanti Productions has multiple projects advancing elsewhere, including series at Amazon MGM Studios and Disney+.
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Trying Season 5 Episode 5 puts Princess, Nikki, and Jason through three very different emotional situations, while the episode keeps the familiar humor at the center of the story. Princess continues waiting for Kat, Nikki finally confronts her feelings for Kerry, and Jason learns that helping someone is rarely as simple as it looks. Season […]

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Sugar Season 2 Episode 8 finally gives John Sugar the answer he has been chasing for years, but the truth about his missing sister Djen leaves him with an even bigger problem heading into a possible third season. Warning: Major spoilers for Sugar Season 2 Episode 8, “Like Sugar,” follow. The finale picks up after […]

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Silo Season 3 Episode 7 will release on Apple TV on Friday, August 14, 2026, continuing the show’s weekly schedule as Juliette’s fight against the system enters a more dangerous stage. The upcoming episode is titled “Radio,” and it follows Episode 6, “The Drive,” which pushed Juliette closer to a mission that could expose another […]

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Silo Season 3 Episode 7 is setting up Juliette Nichols’ most dangerous move since her return, as the plan involving Silo 17 finally starts taking shape after Episode 6. The next episode is titled “Radio,” which strongly points toward communication becoming a major part of Juliette’s plan. Episode 7 arrives on Apple TV on August […]

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Silo Season 3 Episode 6, titled “The Drive,” gives Juliette Nichols a possible route back to Silo 17, but the ending reveals that The Algorithm has already turned her rescue plan into something far more dangerous. Episode 6 arrived on Apple TV on August 7, 2026, as the 10-episode season entered its second half. Season […]

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Fans are eagerly waiting to see if Apple TV will renew the hit private detective series Sugar for a third season. With the second season officially wrapping up its run in August 2026, viewers want to know what comes next for Colin Farrell and his unique character, John Sugar. While the streaming network has not […]

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A new television show based on a classic book is no longer moving forward at Apple TV. Back in April, the streaming platform announced plans to develop a fresh adaptation of the famous Tom Wolfe novel, The Bonfire of the Vanities. The ambitious project brought together big names like television creator David E. Kelley and […]

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Actor James Marsden is teaming up with creator Stephen Falk and Berlanti Productions for a new television project. He is set to lead a developing comedy series called Bad News Dads, which is currently in the works over at Apple. The upcoming show promises to bring a fresh mix of humor and everyday situations to […]

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The awards season keeps moving forward, and Apple TV just proved its original programming can dominate the genre categories. At the 2026 Critics Choice Super Awards, the platform walked away with a combined five trophies across two of its standout shows. The horror hit Widow’s Bay and the sci-fi drama Pluribus both took home top […]

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Apple TV is taking one of its biggest new shows of 2026 to theaters, with Widow’s Bay getting special one-night-only screenings at select AMC Theatres on August 12. The event will show the final three episodes of the first season, giving fans a chance to watch the horror comedy’s ending on the big screen. Deadline […]

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