New Apple TV 4K: Everything we know about Apple’s 2026 upgrade
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. Here is everything we currently know about the next Apple TV 4K.
Apple is reportedly preparing to refresh its Apple TV 4K streaming box for the first time in nearly four years. The next generation could arrive this fall with a more powerful chip, improved wireless connectivity, and perhaps even the new Siri AI. While Apple has not set a firm release date, September or October are the most likely windows for a launch.
The current third-generation Apple TV 4K, which debuted in October 2022, uses the A15 Bionic chip and comes in 64GB Wi-Fi and 128GB Wi-Fi plus Ethernet configurations. If the upcoming model follows the rumored specs, it would likely move to the A17 Pro chip, which Apple first introduced in the iPhone 15 Pro. This switch would enable Apple Intelligence features on the TV, and a stronger GPU could expand Apple Arcade's game offerings.
The next Apple TV would also likely support Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, as well as Thread connectivity, potentially making it a more capable hub for games and smart home accessories. However, the price increase for the current model and the lack of confirmed details about a refreshed Siri Remote make it unclear if the new generation would justify an upgrade.
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