Rumors persist that Apple may launch new Apple TV 4K hardware soon, and two expected features are upgraded chips: the A17 Pro and N1. Here’s why these new chips excite me.
A17 Pro and N1 chips could enable new and improved tvOS features
Out of the rumored improvements for the forthcoming Apple TV 4K, two stand out:
A17 Pro chip N1 wireless chip
A17 Pro will be an upgrade over the current A15 Bionic in the 2022 Apple TV model. And N1 will be the first time Apple uses its in-house wireless chip for an Apple TV’s Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread networking.
These two chips are expected to enable both new and improved software features in tvOS.
The A17 Pro, per Bloomberg, will unlock Apple Intelligence support on the Apple TV.
Nobody needs Genmoji, writing tools, or Photos Clean Up on their big screen.
But what could truly improve the tvOS experience is a more intelligent Siri.
If an AI-infused Siri can offer more relevant content recommendations, better search results, and faster performance, that will all be a win. tvOS’s InSight feature seems like a no-brainer for an AI upgrade too.
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