Julie Clover
Apple today released the first beta of tvOS 18.2 to developers, and the update adds support for the 21:9 aspect ratio used by projectors.
As noted by Sigmund Judge, the update includes a new option that allows Apple TV to automatically detect the best aspect ratio for your TV or projector. The options include 16:9, 21:9, 2.37:1, 2.39:1, 2.40:1, DCI 4K, and 32:9.
tvOS 18.2 Developer Beta 1 introduces the ability for Apple TV to automatically detect the best aspect ratio for your TV or projector. If you have an anamorphic lens or your TV's aspect ratio is not detected, users will be able to manually select from… pic.twitter.com/QjAFvKME7d — Sigmund Judge (@sigjudge) November 4, 2024
Support for the 21:9 aspect ratio was announced as a feature of tvOS 18, but it was not in the initial release of tvOS 18. tvOS 18.2 includes the ability to show or hide volume feedback from external devices like soundbars, in addition to changing the aspect ratio.
We're also waiting for the new Snoopy screensavers, but they don't appear to be included in tvOS 18.2.
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