Apple is finally bringing its free 4K upgrade policy to select TV show purchases, extending one of the Apple TV Store’s biggest customer perks beyond movies for the first time.
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Apple TV 4KApple hasn’t announced the rollout, but the change first surfaced after Apple TV researcher Sigmund Judge identified dozens of eligible series that were automatically upgraded to 4K at no extra cost. The initial rollout includes nearly 50 series spanning dramas, documentaries, reality shows, and children’s programming.
The upgraded versions currently appear in standard dynamic range rather than HDR or Dolby Vision. At least one of those titles, “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” now displays a 4K badge on its Apple TV Store page, confirming the rollout is live.
According to Judge, the current list of eligible TV shows includes: