Apple Player Update Beta Testing

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The official release notes thread was just updated. First recorded update notes since September! @alexjohnj I appreciate the update, thank you! Good to know this is still being worked on

Apple TV - 2026.5.0 (1635) TestFlight

NEW:

  • Added video preview for Live TV and trailer hubs.

  • Improve performance on Personal Media Browse grid screens.

  • Live TV: Updated guide video player.

  • Player: Modernized Player UI with streamlined controls.

FIXES:

  • Background art would sometimes not be visible after exiting playback.

  • File info would appear on some types with no files.

  • Fixed an extra back press being required to exit the app from the Home screen.

  • Fixed subtitle offset adjuster back button closing playback and focus not returning to OSD after dismissal.

  • Fixed vertical navigation from channel header buttons in Live TV guide landing on airings instead of adjacent channel headers.

  • Improved loading performance of person detail screens.

  • Live TV: Scheduled recordings would still show up in guide after being cancelled from DVR schedule.

  • Player state indicator icon was too small on TV.

  • Player: Dismiss pause ad when pressing directional key.

  • Player: Fixed Live TV progress bar showing incorrect colors.

  • Player: Focus border for postplay hub items.

  • Player: Marker buttons missing, or having unclear focused state.

  • Player: Subtitle offset adjuster was incorrectly positioned, causing focus to be incorrect.

  • Player: When pressing the Add to Watchlist when watching a trailer, the “Added to your Watchlist” toast would not always appear.

  • Scroll down when focusing mobile app button on People screen.

  • Search loading spinner was not vertically centered on TV platforms.

  • Text showing behind Live TV recent channels on Home.