Apple fans just lost their movie and TV wish lists in iOS and tvOS updates

Date:
Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:03:46 +0000

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Apple TV users have lost their wish lists in a recent update, with no warning from Apple.

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If you watch lots of TV, chances are youve got a wish list of shows you want to watch next, and users of the official Apple TV app had been able to enjoy that functionality for programs on Apples streaming service until the
company killed off the feature with absolutely no warning.

Anyone who had saved a wish list of Apple TV shows on iOS, iPadOS or tvOS has had their list removed from all of their devices. The change has left users
up in arms, with many complaining that it's a disastrous move on Apples part.

The change came about in the iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2 and tvOS 17.2 updates. These removed the option to purchase TV shows from the iTunes Store app, with users now being redirected to buy shows in the Apple TV app. Yet, for some unknown reason, the updates also removed wish lists entirely, without any warning of what was about to happen.

Its unknown whether this was intentional on Apples part or simply a bug.
Whats more, we dont know if Apple has the ability to restore these lists to users devices, or, if it does, whether it intends to do so. Gone for good? (Image credit: Apple)

The move has left users disappointed, to say the least. As one commenter on Reddit said, Ive looked on iOS, and my wish list has completely disappeared. Ive been building it for about 10 years, and it had a little over 400 movies on it. I wish Apple wouldve thought this through more before just springing such a drastic change on us.

In iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2 and tvOS 17.2, there's a + button that you can use
to save content to watch later. However, this simply adds the show to your Up Next queue, which will play it after your current content has finished. It does not add it to any kind of wish list.

Will wish lists make a comeback, given the hordes of people complaining about the change? We cant be sure, but MacRumors isnt convinced. The outlet noted that Apple removed App Store wish lists in iOS 11 prompting a large number
of angry user objections but that feature never came back.

If you want an app that can save wish lists for future viewing, there are alternatives, including Sofa and Letterboxd . These apps wont bring wish
lists back to your Apple TV app, but at least they give you a good way to manage your media after Apples latest move. You might also like The best
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