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Apple Releases tvOS 17.1 to the Public

Apple on Wednesday released tvOS 17.1, its first major update to the latest Apple TV operating system.

The ‌tvOS 16.6 update can be downloaded via the Settings app on the ‌‌Apple TV‌‌ by going to “System” -> “Software Update.” If you have automatic software updates turned on your Apple TV will be upgraded to ‌‌tvOS 16.6 automatically.

The Enhance Dialogue feature first announced in tvOS 17 for the second-generation HomePod has expanded to the original ‌HomePod‌ and the HomePod mini in tvOS 17.1. The HomePods will also need the ‌HomePod‌ 17.1 software that came out today.

tvOS 17.1 also includes a new favoriting option in the Music app on the ‌‌Apple TV‌‌, along with some other minor Music changes.

Chris Hauk

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