Apple’s recent announcements about its new features for Apple TV Plus aim to enhance the viewing experience significantly. Here’s a breakdown of the key features:
InSight Feature
- Exclusivity: InSight will be available exclusively for Apple TV Plus original series and films.
- Detailed Information: Users can access detailed information about the cast, characters, and soundtrack.
- Music Integration: There is an option to add songs directly to your Apple Music playlist.
- Comparison to Amazon X-Ray: This feature is akin to Amazon’s X-Ray, which provides similar information and originated on the Kindle platform before extending to TV programs and films on Fire tablets and smart TV devices.
- Remote Access: InSight can also be accessed via your iPhone when used as an Apple TV remote.
Smart Subtitles
- Automatic Appearance: These subtitles automatically appear when the TV is muted, rewound, or when dialogue is in a different language than the device’s setting.
Enhance Dialogue
- Machine Learning Upgrade: The Enhance Dialogue feature, which was first introduced with iOS 17, has been upgraded with machine learning to improve vocal clarity.
- Speech Separation: This feature now separates speech from background noise, making dialogue easier to hear over sound effects and music.
- Device Support: Initially available only for second-generation HomePods, Enhance Dialogue now supports built-in TV speakers, HDMI-connected speakers, AirPods, and other Bluetooth devices.
- Content Support: It can be used with supported content on iPhone and iPad.
21:9 Projector Support
- Widescreen Viewing: Apple is extending support to 21:9 projectors, allowing viewers to enjoy widescreen films as intended by directors.
New Screensavers
- Animated Screensavers: New screensavers, including an animated one featuring Snoopy, will add charm to idle TV screens, bringing the beloved dog to life through animation.
These features aim to provide a more immersive and enjoyable viewing experience on Apple TV, enhancing both audio and visual aspects and integrating seamlessly with other Apple services.