Apple TV+ is having a big year, but the Apple TV 4K streaming box still awaits its first revision since 2022—and that update is coming. Here are four features to expect when the new Apple TV 4K arrives later this year.
#1: A17 Pro or A18 chip upgrade
The current Apple TV 4K model launched in late 2022 and packed what was then a pretty modern chip: the A15 Bionic.
But Apple’s silicon efforts continue achieving new heights, and demanding software like Apple Intelligence and newer games require an upgraded chip.
The A17 Pro or A18 chips are the most likely candidates for the new Apple TV 4K.
Either option is capable of enabling AI features, plus giving Apple’s set-top box a big gaming upgrade just in time for the new Games app.
#2: Apple Intelligence support
This should come as no surprise, since Apple has been gradually adding AI to its full suite of products.
Though Apple Intelligence originally only supported iPhones, iPads, and Macs, Vision Pro gained it this spring, and watchOS 26 brings it to the Apple Watch.
Expect to see AI features in the new Apple TV 4K too.
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