Sky confirms blockbuster free upgrade for UK homes - check your TV now for 7 big changes
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There's good news if you've just taken delivery of a new Sky device this Christmas or are a long-term subscriber. The satellite TV firm has just announced the release of a huge free upgrade, which is being pushed out to UK homes right now. There's a total of seven changes in the latest Entertainment OS release including the introduction of Apple AirPlay, improved advert skipping and faster ways to find and launch favourite channels.
It's a big upgrade but not everyone will get the pleasure of seeing it. Sky says the changes are only coming to homes with its Sky Glass televisions and Sky Stream boxes installed. For those not aware, both of these gadgets use the web to beam shows, movies and sports to the big screen rather than a traditional over-the-air signal. Along with easier DIY installation, another benefit of these internet-connected devices is it's easier for Sky to release upgrades and that's exactly what has happened this week.
If you have Sky Glass or Sky Stream should find the upgrade appears automatically so there's no need to download or install anything - you shouldn't;t need to restart or reboot the devices either. If you have one of these gadgets from Sky in your home here's everything that's new.
. Improved advert skipping. Advert skipping on Sky Glass and Stream isn't new. It's been around for a while - as long as you pay the £5 fee that is. What's happened in this update is the addition of a new 'skip ads' button that pops up when a break is about to take place. One press and you won't have to watch a single sponsored message.
