Previous versions of watchOS allowed the Apple Watch to be used as a remote control for an Apple TV, with limited functionality. With watchOS 11, the smartwatch can potentially completely replace the Siri Remote that now ships with Apple’s streaming box, with new capabilities spotted by 9to5Mac.

Apple TV Plus offers a wide variety of shows in its top 10 list, but as with any streaming service, not everything in the current lineup is a must-watch. While some titles climb the charts due to hype or sheer curiosity, only a select few deserve your attention.

watchOS 11 is available now for the Apple Watch Series 6 onwards and all Apple Watch Ultra models. You can read our review of the new Apple Watch Series 10 if you're in the market for an upgrade. Apple iPhone 16 Pro review: pocket-sized brilliance and no concessions

The watchOS 11 update is available for the Apple Watch Series 6 and subsequent Apple Watch models. An Apple TV update is not required for Remote control functionality, though discontinued Apple TV models tend to be a bit flakey when it comes to Remote functionality.

But the discourse around too many streamers is no reason to dismiss Apple TV+, which has stealthily become one of the hubs for science fiction and similar genre programming. It’s also very easy to get access to,