Apple announced the next-generation Apple TV 4K, with an A19 chip for faster processing and a Siri Remote feature that helps locate it precisely. It also enhanced the immersive home theater experience with support for 4 linked speakers and continued its home hub functionality, while announcing the pre-order period and launch date.
Apple announced the next-generation Apple TV 4K today. Pre-orders for the new model are open, with sales scheduled to begin on 13 November, offering faster performance and a more immersive home theater experience.
The new Apple TV 4K features the A19 chip, delivering up to 50% higher CPU performance and up to 2 times higher GPU performance than the previous generation. It includes an AV1 decoder to enable more efficient high-quality streaming.
The Siri Remote retains the previous design while adding a feature that helps locate it precisely, along with an option to play a sound, making it easier to find when lost.
For audio, the device supports a surround configuration using 4 speakers, combining HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) units to create an immersive sound field.