Release date, features, price, and rumors

Key Points:

• Apple is expected to release a new Apple TV 4K this fall, likely in September or October, marking its first hardware update in nearly four years with anticipated improvements including a faster A17 Pro chip and upgraded wireless connectivity.
• The new model is rumored to support Apple’s enhanced Siri and Apple Intelligence features, leveraging the A17 Pro chip’s capabilities, including a stronger GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing that could enhance gaming experiences via Apple Arcade.
• Wireless upgrades may include the N1 chip, enabling Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread support, which could improve performance for streaming, gaming, and smart home integration compared to the current model’s Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0.
• Apple might refresh the Siri Remote with potential improvements such as enhanced Find My support, possibly adding Ultra Wideband hardware for Precision Finding, though major design changes to the remote or Apple TV itself are not expected.
• Pricing remains uncertain, with recent increases to the current Apple TV 4K's price making it unlikely the new model will be cheaper; consumers are advised to wait for the new release given the current model’s high price and impending upgrade.