Multiview arrives on iPhone screens
Apple has officially rolled out iOS 27.2, bringing the Apple TV app’s Multiview streaming capability directly to iPhone models. First-person reporting on 9to5mac.com reveals that the feature allows users to watch up to four live sports streams simultaneously on a single handset. Previously restricted to Apple TV hardware, iPads, and the Vision Pro headset, the multi-stream layout is now fully accessible for subscribers watching any supported sports event on an iPhone.
Testing four feeds on the iPhone 18 Pro
Testing the feature on an iPhone 18 Pro, a writer for 9to5mac.com evaluated whether smaller hardware displays would limit the utility of running four concurrent video feeds. Despite the physical constraints of a standard phone screen, the test successfully set up four simultaneous Formula 1 streams from the Austin Grand Prix, rendering all four feeds legibly on-screen at the same time.
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Preset layouts and custom configurations
The implementation for Formula 1 allows viewers to pick from preset team layouts or assemble a custom configuration featuring specific driver-view cameras and live course maps.
Catalog expansion and subscription pricing
The Apple TV streaming catalog includes Formula 1, Major League Soccer, and Major League Baseball, with the new software update fueling speculation that the platform may incorporate additional sports offerings. Access to the service requires an Apple TV subscription priced at $14.99 per month, though users can also secure access at a discounted rate through the broader Apple One bundle.
Anticipating the folding iPhone Duo
While the update brings quad-stream functionality to standard-sized handsets, the feature is anticipated to deliver a more spacious viewing experience on Apple’s folding device, the iPhone Duo. Reviewing the software’s capabilities on 9to5mac.com, the author suggests that the expansive display of the unfolded iPhone Duo makes it an ideal pairing for the new Multiview video mode, transforming the portable device into a multi-channel sports monitor.
