EQUIPThe Verge · 1h ago
The new Apple TV has a YouTube problem
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Early adopters of the new Apple TV 4K are reporting critical compatibility issues with the YouTube application upon device activation. Initial units are currently displaying error messages and black screens, preventing access to the video platform.
- 01New Apple TV 4K units are failing to load the YouTube app immediately after hardware setup
- 02Users report seeing a black screen with a QR code stating the service is unavailable
- 03Technical errors appear localized to the YouTube application on the latest Apple hardware revision
- 04The disruption impacts executive users relying on the device for streaming business and news content
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