GoKawiilApple extends new Siri AI beta to 2nd- and 3rd-gen Apple TV 4K
Apple unveiled a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K featuring an A19 chip and Siri AI, priced from $299. Alongside the launch, Apple confirmed that the new Siri AI beta will also work on 2nd- and 3rd-generation Apple TV 4K models via a future tvOS update, rolling out at launch in the US, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and the UK in English.
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Extending Siri AI to older hardware suggests Apple wants broader adoption of its AI assistant rather than restricting it as a selling point for new devices, which could soften the pressure to upgrade. Performance may still differ across generations, since newer chips likely handle AI tasks more efficiently, though Apple has not detailed specifics. The move could also signal Apple's wider strategy of pushing AI features across its existing device base to boost engagement ahead of broader software rollouts.
- New 4th-gen Apple TV 4K debuts with A19 chip and Siri AI at $299
- Siri AI beta also extends to 2nd- and 3rd-gen Apple TV 4K via software update
- Initial availability covers eight countries in English at launch
Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) — Since Siri AI now works on the 2nd and 3rd generation Apple TV 4K, this is a great entry point if you don't already own one. You get the new Siri AI features without paying for the latest hardware, plus all the usual 4K HDR streaming and gaming perks.
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