There has been a lot of buzz around the development of a multiview feature on Apple TV, and it seems that these rumors are indeed true. According to developer Steve Moser, Apple is launching a beta version of this feature on the Apple TV 4K during its MLB Friday Night Baseball livestream, which is a significant development for the platform.
According to TechCrunch, users who wish to participate in the Apple beta software program must have tvOS beta version 16.5, which can be downloaded by navigating to the Settings app and selecting “System,” “Software Updates,” and then “Get Beta Updates.” It is worth noting that there is currently no official word from Apple on when the multiview feature will be available more widely, nor is there any indication of when tvOS 16.5 will be out of beta.
The beta feature is currently limited to Apple’s sports offerings, specifically the MLS Season Pass and MLB Friday Night Baseball, as reported by Tom's Guide. Starting from Matchday 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET, the feature will be available to MLS fans.
With the multiview feature, users can watch up to four games simultaneously, which are displayed in a grid format on the screen. To use the feature, viewers can start watching their game of choice and then select the “Add Game” button. The multiviewing experience is customizable in many ways, as it allows fans to move games around the screen, making one game larger than the others or choosing to watch either two or four evenly split screens. If a user wants one game to take up the majority of the screen, the other games are then stacked on the right.
Fans can also switch between audio via the remote, giving them the ability to control which game they want to hear. This means that viewers can enjoy a completely personalized experience, making the most of the multi-view feature's flexibility.
In summary, the launch of the multiview feature on Apple TV is significant news, and it is clear that the company is making a big push to enhance its sports offerings. With the ability to watch multiple games at once, fans can enjoy an unparalleled level of customization and control, making for a truly immersive viewing experience. Although it is unclear when the feature will be available more widely, it is exciting to see Apple taking such innovative steps in the world of sports entertainment.
