New In tvOS 9.2 Beta 3

To install the latest version of watchOS 2.2 beta on an Apple Watch, download the watchOS 2.2 beta Configuration Profile, iOS 9.3 SDK beta, and iOS 9.3 beta. The function drastically enhances the method of discovering apps on the fourth-generation Apple TV, which was beforehand restricted to text-based searches.

Update: Users are reporting the newest beta introduces Wi-Fi calling to Verizon subscribers.

Apple’s shift to a larger iOS beta process seems to have helped. iOS 9 has its problems but the operating system, the last couple of updates in particular, has been very stable. iOS 9.2, Apple’s current update, is treating our devices well and the company’s extensive testing likely a big role in that. The new dictation feature can also be either enabled or disabled according to the users’ needs. Since then, Apple has added help for the Apple Distant app, with tvOS 9.2 bringing help for dictation and Bluetooth keyboards.

In the App store, you’ll be able to jump to specific categories just by saying them, or search for specific apps without having to type in the name first. Users can simply ask Siri when they are searching for an app or when they are looking for an app category and an app listing. It additionally features a new search for the App Switcher interface, and brings MapKit for builders.

We’ve all gotten used to using Siri to get things done with Apple TV, but the latest version of tvOS adds dictation to the mix. These include Conference Room Display Mode, Bluetooth keyboard support and native Podcasts app.

TvOS 9.2 is at present obtainable exclusively to builders, nevertheless it ought to see a public launch within the spring doubtless alongside iOS 9.three, OS X 10.11.four, and watchOS 2.2.