Highlights
- The new update for Prime Video on Apple TV now offers faster scrolling, new touchpad gestures, improved search functions, voice search, sound effects and better app animations.
- The app also supports features like VoiceOver, Hover Text and Bold Text.
- This update is available for all Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models.
- Users can get the latest experience by enabling automatic updates on their Apple TV.
Amazon Prime Video just rolled out a major update for its Apple TV app making it feel more native to tvOS. It isn’t a surprise that Prime Video was working on such an update since users have been constantly complaining about a subpar experience with the current app. Reddit has multiple user posts regarding missing features, performance lads and an overall underwhelming experience.
The new Prime Video app on Apple TV has now received several enhancements including faster scrolling, new touchpad gestures, an improved in-app search function, voice search, sound effects and better app animations.
This update is available for all Apple TV 4K models as well as Apple TV HD. Make sure your Apple TV has automatic updates enabled and once updated, just open the Prime Video app to get the latest experience.
According to Amazon, the updated app brings six major enhancements:
- Faster Scrolling – The Siri Remote now supports smoother gestures. A simple swipe lets you quickly scroll through dozens of titles in one motion.
- New Touchpad Gestures – Fast-forwarding and rewinding are easier now, just swipe to jump to the exact playback point you want.
- Improved Search – The in-app search now auto-fills results as you type, and you can use voice dictation to find content even faster.
- Motion and Sound Effects – Swiping through the app now includes sound effects and a parallax effect for a more immersive feel.
- Higher Resolution Images – The app now displays sharper images, enhancing the viewing experience.
- Better Accessibility – Features like VoiceOver, Hover Text and Bold Text are now available for improved accessibility.
With these updates, Prime Video should now feel much more in sync with the Apple TV experience, offering smoother navigation, faster searches and better visuals.
FAQs
Q1. What enhancements has the new Prime Video update brought to the Apple TV app?
Answer. The update includes faster scrolling, new touchpad gestures, an improved in-app search function, voice search, sound effects and better app animations.
Q2. What accessibility features are included in the updated Prime Video app on Apple TV?
Answer. The updated app now supports VoiceOver, Hover Text, and Bold Text for improved accessibility.
Q3. Which Apple TV models support the new Prime Video app update?
Answer. The update is available for all Apple TV 4K models and Apple TV HD.
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