January 20, 2025
Apple TV 4K is getting multiview for sports activities streams

Developer Steve Moser first uncovered the multiview characteristic in Apple’s code final month, and it appears to be like like the corporate is lastly on the point of roll it out. Based on TechCrunch, the characteristic is accessible throughout the tvOS beta 16.5, which you’ll be able to acquire entry to by heading to the Settings app after which hitting System > Software program Updates > Get Beta Updates.

After you have the beta, TechCrunch says you may view a number of streams without delay by turning on a recreation after which choosing the “Add Sport” possibility. From there, you may even mess with the format a bit, whether or not you wish to enlarge one of many video games whereas the remaining are stacked up on the proper facet of the display screen or just view two video games facet by facet. It’s also possible to swap between audio utilizing the Apple TV distant to decide on which recreation you wish to hearken to, TechCrunch notes.

Apple isn’t the one streaming service to experiment with multiview as of late. YouTube TV equally began testing the characteristic for sports activities video games in March, however it appears rather more restricted than Apple’s model. There isn’t any method to customise the multiview expertise simply but, as an illustration, which suggests you may solely watch a number of video games by selecting from the curated multiview bundles that YouTube TV creates itself.

Along with tonight’s Main League Baseball recreation, multiview will reportedly be accessible throughout tomorrow’s Main League Soccer video games on Apple TV Plus. Apple nonetheless hasn’t confirmed that this characteristic is rolling out, and it’s not clear if (or when) it will turn into accessible for individuals who don’t have the Apple TV 4K system. The corporate didn’t instantly reply to The Verge’s request for extra data, however we’ll replace this text if we hear again.