Apple announced the new Apple TV 4K (4th generation), its first new model in 4 years, with an A19 chip and a price of ¥49,800 including tax. Pre-orders have begun, with sales starting on 13 November.
Apple announced the new Apple TV 4K (4th generation) on 13 October and opened pre-orders at ¥49,800 including tax. In the US release, the headline feature is surround sound using 4 HomePod units. The Japan launch is scheduled for 13 November.
The chip has been upgraded to A19, with CPU performance expected to be up to 50% faster and GPU performance up to 2 times faster than the previous generation. The Siri Remote retains its design while adding a Find feature that makes it easier to locate. .
The surround feature uses 4 HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers to create a 4-speaker surround system. It recognizes their positions in the room and automatically adjusts sound timing and volume. The Japan release does not yet list Japanese-language support for Siri AI.