Apple Just Released iOS 12.3 With New Update to the TV App

Today’s update includes support for AirPlay 2 TVs on compatible television sets from companies like Samsung LG, Vizio, and others. Another major enhancement is the the new update to the TV app that allows you to subsribe to services like HBO directly within the app without having to open the HBO app. You can then watch those shows and movies from directly within the TV app.

Here is the Official Change Log:

iOS 12.3 includes support for AirPlay 2-enabled TVs and features a redesigned Apple TV app. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.

AirPlay 2
– AirPlay 2 now supports sharing videos, photos, music and more from your iPhone and iPad directly to your AirPlay 2-enabled smart TV
– One tap playback automatically plays your chosen TV show or movie on the last screen you used based on time and location
– Siri Suggestions to watch movies and TV shows now include an option to AirPlay
– Intelligent suggestions are all done on-device so your personal information stays private

Apple TV app
– The Apple TV app features an all new design that highlights expertly curated collections and personalized recommendations
– Apple TV channels offer subscriptions to HBO, Showtime, Starz, and more, available to watch directly in the Apple TV app, online or off
– Subscriptions to Apple TV channels can be shared with up to six family members, with no new apps, accounts, or passwords needed
– New release movies are available to buy or rent in the Apple TV app, including the full catalog of 100,000+ movies and the largest selection of 4K HDR titles
– A new dedicated kids section helps you discover editorially-handpicked shows and movies safe for kids of all ages
– The Apple TV app can now intelligently suggest playing to the most likely Apple TVs or AirPlay 2-enabled TVs nearby

This update also includes bug fixes and improvements. This update:
– Adds the ability to follow a magazine from the Apple News+ catalog browsing view
– Apple Music’s For You tab now updates multiple times a day suggesting music based on themes like genres, artists, and moods you love
– Fixes an issue that could prevent Apple TV Remote from pausing video, controlling video, or changing volume on supported receivers
– Addresses an issue that could cause calls made using Wi-Fi calling to drop
– Fixes an issue where song information from a connected iPhone may not appear in a car’s display

Apple will be releasing the Apple TV+ service this fall. You will be able to watch all of Apple’s original TV shows and movies in the TV app as well as existing content.

Remember that if you have a jailbroken device you can not update to iOS 12.3 or you will lose your jailbreak. Currently there is no jailbreak for iOS 12.3.

Here are the direct download links to iOS 12.3:

 

  • iOS 8.4.2 (Build 12H847) for:
    • Apple TV 3 (AppleTV3,1) — Download
    • Apple TV 3 (2013) (AppleTV3,2) — Download
  • iOS 12.3 (Build 16M153) for:
  • iOS 12.3 (Build 16F156) for:
    • iPad Air (Wi-Fi) (iPad4,1) — Download
    • iPad Air (Cellular) (iPad4,2) — Download
    • iPad Air (China) (iPad4,3) — Download
    • iPad mini 2 (Wi-Fi) (iPad4,4) — Download
    • iPad mini 2 (Cellular) (iPad4,5) — Download
    • iPad mini 2 (China) (iPad4,6) — Download
    • iPad mini 3 (Wi-Fi) (iPad4,7) — Download
    • iPad mini 3 (Cellular) (iPad4,8) — Download
    • iPad mini 3 (China) (iPad4,9) — Download
    • iPad mini 4 (Wi-Fi) (iPad5,1) — Download
    • iPad mini 4 (Cellular) (iPad5,2) — Download
    • iPad Air 2 (Wi-Fi) (iPad5,3) — Download
    • iPad Air 2 (Cellular) (iPad5,4) — Download
    • iPad Pro (9.7”, Wi-Fi) (iPad6,3) — Download
    • iPad Pro (9.7”, Cellular) (iPad6,4) — Download
    • iPad Pro (Wi-Fi) (iPad6,7) — Download
    • iPad Pro (Cellular) (iPad6,8) — Download
    • iPad 5 (Wi-Fi) (iPad6,11) — Download
    • iPad 5 (Cellular) (iPad6,12) — Download
    • iPad Pro 2 (12.9”, Wi-Fi) (iPad7,1) — Download
    • iPad Pro 2 (12.9”, Cellular) (iPad7,2) — Download
    • iPad Pro (10.5”, Wi-Fi) (iPad7,3) — Download
    • iPad Pro (10.5”, Cellular) (iPad7,4) — Download
    • iPad 6 (Wi-Fi) (iPad7,5) — Download
    • iPad 6 (Cellular) (iPad7,6) — Download
    • iPad Pro 3 (11”, Wi-Fi) (iPad8,1) — Download
    • iPad Pro 3 (11”, Wi-Fi, 1 TB) (iPad8,2) — Download
    • iPad Pro 3 (11”, Cellular) (iPad8,3) — Download
    • iPad Pro 3 (11”, Cellular, 1 TB) (iPad8,4) — Download
    • iPad Pro 3 (12.9”, Wi-Fi) (iPad8,5) — Download
    • iPad Pro 3 (12.9”, Wi-Fi, 1 TB) (iPad8,6) — Download
    • iPad Pro 3 (12.9”, Cellular) (iPad8,7) — Download
    • iPad Pro 3 (12.9”, Cellular, 1 TB) (iPad8,8) — Download
    • iPad11,1 (iPad11,1) — Download
    • iPad11,2 (iPad11,2) — Download
    • iPad11,3 (iPad11,3) — Download
    • iPad11,4 (iPad11,4) — Download
    • iPhone 5s (GSM/LTE) (iPhone6,1) — Download
    • iPhone 5s (CDMA/LTE) (iPhone6,2) — Download
    • iPhone 6 Plus (iPhone7,1) — Download
    • iPhone 6 (iPhone7,2) — Download
    • iPhone 6s (iPhone8,1) — Download
    • iPhone 6s Plus (iPhone8,2) — Download
    • iPhone SE (iPhone8,4) — Download
    • iPhone 7 (CDMA/GSM/LTE) (iPhone9,1) — Download
    • iPhone 7 Plus (CDMA/GSM/LTE) (iPhone9,2) — Download
    • iPhone 7 (GSM/LTE) (iPhone9,3) — Download
    • iPhone 7 Plus (GSM/LTE) (iPhone9,4) — Download
    • iPhone 8 (CDMA/GSM/LTE) (iPhone10,1) — Download
    • iPhone 8 Plus (CDMA/GSM/LTE) (iPhone10,2) — Download
    • iPhone X (CDMA/GSM/LTE) (iPhone10,3) — Download
    • iPhone 8 (GSM/LTE) (iPhone10,4) — Download
    • iPhone 8 Plus (GSM/LTE) (iPhone10,5) — Download
    • iPhone X (GSM/LTE) (iPhone10,6) — Download
    • iPhone XS (iPhone11,2) — Download
    • iPhone XS Max (iPhone11,4) — Download
    • iPhone XS Max (China) (iPhone11,6) — Download
    • iPhone XR (iPhone11,8) — Download
    • iPod touch 6G (iPod7,1) — Download

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