Apple TV 4K is finally expected to get its first hardware refresh in nearly four years. If the latest reports are right, Apple’s next streaming box could arrive this fall with a much faster chip, possibly the new Siri, upgraded wireless connectivity, and more.
New Apple TV 4K release date
Apple has not announced a release date for its next Apple TV 4K. Apple could also bring other Apple Intelligence features to the television, but it has not announced any specific tvOS capabilities yet. The latest reporting points to a launch this fall, however, making September or October the most likely window. It uses the A15 Bionic chip and comes in 64GB Wi-Fi and 128GB Wi-Fi plus Ethernet configurations.
The current third-generation Apple TV 4K debuted in October 2022.
Bloomberg reported in late July that a new Apple TV and HomePod mini are “nearly ready to launch” as part of Apple’s broader smart home push. Bloomberg says the next Apple TV will support Apple’s new Siri.
That follows an earlier report saying both products were in advanced testing and likely to ship this year.
Features and Changes
References found in Apple software code previously linked an unreleased Apple TV to the A17 Pro, the same chip Apple introduced with iPhone 15 Pro. Because a17 Pro is the oldest iPhone-class chip capable of supporting Apple Intelligence, beyond making tvOS faster, that change is significant. The clearest expected hardware upgrade is a move from the A15 Bionic to the A17 Pro.
