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QUICK READ 19 September 2023

tvOS 17 available now, bringing FaceTime to Apple TV 4K

Through the powerful integration of hardware and software, Apple TV 4K becomes an even more versatile living room device with the launch of FaceTime on tvOS 17 today, bringing new ways to connect with family and friends.¹ Users can make calls directly from Apple TV 4K, or start calls on iPhone or iPad, and hand them off to Apple TV 4K. FaceTime on Apple TV 4K takes advantage of Continuity Camera support to wirelessly connect to iPhone or iPad, and leverages the devices’ cameras and microphones to bring participants together on the TV.

Later this year, new tvOS apps from Webex by Cisco and Zoom will take advantage of Continuity Camera and expand their communications capabilities to Apple TV 4K. Developers can make the most of Continuity Camera APIs on Apple TV 4K to integrate iPhone or iPad into their tvOS apps, and create new shared and immersive entertainment experiences for the living room.

Also new with tvOS 17 on Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD is expanded functionality with Siri. Users can ask more general questions and receive helpful responses, making Siri even more approachable and useful.

Additional features available with tvOS 17:

A redesigned Control Centre on Apple TV makes it easier than ever for users to access key settings and information throughout the entire Apple TV experience. From the Home Screen, Control Centre now displays system status, including the time and active profile, and expands with other helpful details based on a user’s activity.

The new Siri Remote locator on iPhone strengthens its seamless integration with Apple TV. Users can launch the Apple TV Remote inside Control Centre on iPhone to find their Siri Remote (2nd generation) or later. As users get closer to the remote, an onscreen circle grows in size to guide their movement.

Interactivity with Apple Music Sing and Continuity Camera allows users to see themselves onscreen and add entertaining filters as they sing along to their favourite tracks.²

Memories as screen savers let users enjoy curated photos from their personal library, Shared Library or both on the big screen.

Enhance Dialogue separates the dialogue from the background noise and brings it forward to the centre channel so users can more clearly hear what is being said over the effects, action and music in a movie or TV show on Apple TV 4K, when paired with HomePod (2nd generation).

tvOS 17 is available as a free software update for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD. Features are subject to change. Some features may not be available in all regions or all languages, or on all devices. For more information, visit apple.com/nz/apple-tv-4k.

Applies to Apple TV 4K (2nd and 3rd generations).
Applies to Apple TV 4K (3rd generation); Apple Music subscription required.

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19 September 2023

UPDATE

tvOS 17 available now, bringing FaceTime to Apple TV 4K

Through the powerful integration of hardware and software, Apple TV 4K becomes an even more versatile living room device with the launch of FaceTime on tvOS 17 today, bringing new ways to connect with family and friends.¹ Users can make calls directly from Apple TV 4K, or start calls on iPhone or iPad, and hand them off to Apple TV 4K. FaceTime on Apple TV 4K takes advantage of Continuity Camera support to wirelessly connect to iPhone or iPad, and leverages the devices’ cameras and microphones to bring participants together on the TV.

Later this year, new tvOS apps from Webex by Cisco and Zoom will take advantage of Continuity Camera and expand their communications capabilities to Apple TV 4K. Developers can make the most of Continuity Camera APIs on Apple TV 4K to integrate iPhone or iPad into their tvOS apps, and create new shared and immersive entertainment experiences for the living room.

Also new with tvOS 17 on Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD is expanded functionality with Siri. Users can ask more general questions and receive helpful responses, making Siri even more approachable and useful.

Additional features available with tvOS 17:
- A redesigned Control Centre on Apple TV makes it easier than ever for users to access key settings and information throughout the entire Apple TV experience. From the Home Screen, Control Centre now displays system status, including the time and active profile, and expands with other helpful details based on a user’s activity.
- The new Siri Remote locator on iPhone strengthens its seamless integration with Apple TV. Users can launch the Apple TV Remote inside Control Centre on iPhone to find their Siri Remote (2nd generation) or later. As users get closer to the remote, an onscreen circle grows in size to guide their movement.
- Interactivity with Apple Music Sing and Continuity Camera allows users to see themselves onscreen and add entertaining filters as they sing along to their favourite tracks.²
- Memories as screen savers let users enjoy curated photos from their personal library, Shared Library or both on the big screen.
- Enhance Dialogue separates the dialogue from the background noise and brings it forward to the centre channel so users can more clearly hear what is being said over the effects, action and music in a movie or TV show on Apple TV 4K, when paired with HomePod (2nd generation).
tvOS 17 is available as a free software update for Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD. Features are subject to change. Some features may not be available in all regions or all languages, or on all devices. For more information, visit apple.com/nz/apple-tv-4k.
1. Applies to Apple TV 4K (2nd and 3rd generations).
2. Applies to Apple TV 4K (3rd generation); Apple Music subscription required.
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QUICK READ 19 September 2023

Apple expands the power of iCloud with new iCloud+ plans

Beginning today, Apple users will have the option to choose from two additional iCloud+ plans: 6TB for NZ$49.99 inc. GST per month and 12TB for NZ$99.99 inc. GST per month.

The new plans are a perfect complement to the powerful 48MP Main cameras on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro lineups that take photo and video capture on iPhone to the next level with super high-resolution photos and 4K videos. With iCloud+, users can keep large libraries of original, high-resolution photos and videos safe in iCloud and easily accessible across all of their devices and the web — all while keeping beautiful, optimised versions on their iPhone, automatically saving space. This is just one of the benefits of iCloud+.

Every iCloud+ plan offers premium features:

Private Relay keeps browsing in Safari entirely private from network providers, websites and even Apple — without affecting the browsing experience.

Hide My Email lets users generate unique, random email addresses whenever needed, allowing users to sign up for newsletters, offers and more without sharing their personal address.

HomeKit Secure Video lets users capture and review home security footage in an end-to-end encrypted format so that only the user and the people they share with can see the footage.

Custom email domains let users personalise their iCloud email address with a custom domain — or purchase one right from Mail settings.

Family Sharing enables all iCloud+ plans to be shared with up to five other people in a family group. That way, everyone in the household can access the premium features of iCloud+, have all the storage they need, and keep their content private and separate.

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19 September 2023

UPDATE

Apple expands the power of iCloud with new iCloud+ plans

Beginning today, Apple users will have the option to choose from two additional iCloud+ plans: 6TB for NZ$49.99 inc. GST per month and 12TB for NZ$99.99 inc. GST per month.

The new plans are a perfect complement to the powerful 48MP Main cameras on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro lineups that take photo and video capture on iPhone to the next level with super high-resolution photos and 4K videos. With iCloud+, users can keep large libraries of original, high-resolution photos and videos safe in iCloud and easily accessible across all of their devices and the web — all while keeping beautiful, optimised versions on their iPhone, automatically saving space. This is just one of the benefits of iCloud+.

Every iCloud+ plan offers premium features:
- Private Relay keeps browsing in Safari entirely private from network providers, websites and even Apple — without affecting the browsing experience.
- Hide My Email lets users generate unique, random email addresses whenever needed, allowing users to sign up for newsletters, offers and more without sharing their personal address.
- HomeKit Secure Video lets users capture and review home security footage in an end-to-end encrypted format so that only the user and the people they share with can see the footage.
- Custom email domains let users personalise their iCloud email address with a custom domain — or purchase one right from Mail settings.
Family Sharing enables all iCloud+ plans to be shared with up to five other people in a family group. That way, everyone in the household can access the premium features of iCloud+, have all the storage they need, and keep their content private and separate.
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