Katarzyna Petru
The spring update for Apple TV will bring two significant changes. Apple is fixing annoying issues with audio format switching and is definitively removing the iTunes app from the device's interface.
End of iTunes on Apple TV
The second change is the complete removal of the iTunes app from the main screen of Apple TV. The process of phasing out the brand has been ongoing for years. Music was moved to new apps in 2019, and films in 2023. Since tvOS 26, users could manually hide iTunes, but now the app disappears entirely. Apple has informed users who have films on their iTunes wish lists via email that this feature will be discontinued. Users can transfer selected titles to the Watchlist in the Apple TV app.
tvOS 26.4 is a technically significant update. A constant audio connection via Dolby MAT eliminates crackling, drops, and uneven volume, which will be particularly appreciated by owners of soundbars and receivers. At the same time, Apple is finishing the transitional phase and completely removing iTunes from Apple TV, directing users to the Apple TV app.
Source: Reddit, FlatpanelsHD
