The Apple TV app, which is available on most TVs and all Apple devices except the Apple Watch, has come under fire in the past for failing to boast a user interface. too friendly. However, now it seems that Apple has decided to take a radical turn and adopt a more classic but at the same time easy-to-use navigation format, reminiscent of leading content streaming platforms such as Netflix.
A simpler interface that improves the user experience
The main novelty that stands out in this update is the introduction of a sidebar that offers different sections to improve navigation and make it now more intuitive. These sections include search options, watch now, Apple TV+, MLS season pass, sports, the store, and the Apps library. Additionally, below these sections, there is an area dedicated to Channels and Apps, which allows users to access other streaming services, such as Disney+ for example.
Now, when the user selects one of these services, the Apple TV application displays in an orderly manner all the content available on the chosen service. This new way of arranging elements on the screen makes navigation easier and eliminates the confusion that was often experienced in the previous version of the application.
The application is also improved in iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2
Luckily, the simplification and improvement of the user experience is not limited only to the TV version. In iOS versions 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2, the Movies and TV Shows tabs have also been removed. Now, all the content has been combined to make navigation much easier. As a result, users will be able to access our favorite movies or TV shows more quickly and intuitively.
These changes are, without a doubt, an important step in the evolution of the Apple TV application. Users have expressed their desire for a simpler and friendlier experience, and with this update, it seems that Apple is answering those requests.
The redesign of the Apple TV application is very good news for Apple TV lovers and also for all those who want to start using both the device and the service from 0. These changes simplify navigation and improve the user experience, shortening the gap that separates Apple TV from industry leaders like Netflix, Amazon Prime or HBO.