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.

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.

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 usual fee for subscribing to AppleTV+ is £8.99/$9.99 per month (up from £6.99/$6.99), which is comparable to the other streamers on the market, though not as competitive as it used to be. There's also no discount for signing up for a full year.

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.

Apple this week released its watchOS 11 software to the public, and the surprise absence of several old Watch faces has got enthusiasts up in arms over their removal. Users noticed the move earlier this week after watchOS 11 rolled on Monday for all of the best Apple Watch models.