Apple TV 4K Getting A19 Chip and Easier-to-Find Siri Remote
Apple has announced the next-generation Apple TV 4K, featuring a standard A19 chip that upgrades the set-top box from the A15 processor used in the 2022 model. The fourth-generation device introduces Siri AI capabilities, built-in far-field microphones, surround sound support for four HomePods configured in front and rear pairs, and an updated Siri Remote. This new remote features Find My support with Precision Finding to make it easier to locate. Alongside the hardware refresh, the updated Apple TV 4K and a new HomePod Mini are scheduled to ship on October 30, though the refresh brings a price bump.
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- ✓ Apple announced the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K featuring a standard A19 chip, up from the A15 in the 2022 model.
- ✓ The new Apple TV 4K includes Siri AI support, built-in far-field microphones, and surround sound support for four HomePods in front and rear pairs.
- ✓ The updated Siri Remote features Find My support with Precision Finding.
- ✓ The new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini are scheduled to ship on October 30.
What changed
Apple unveiled the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, which replaces the 2022 model's A15 chip with an A19 processor and adds Siri AI support alongside a Find My remote.
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Apple TV 4K Updated With A19 Chip and Siri AI
Apple has announced the next-generation Apple TV 4K, featuring a standard A19 chip that upgrades the set-top box from the A15 processor used in the 2022 model. The fourth-generation device introduces Siri AI capabilities, built-in far-field microphones, surround sound support for four HomePods configured in front and rear pairs, and an updated Siri Remote. This new remote features Find My support with Precision Finding to make it easier to locate. Alongside the hardware refresh, the updated Apple TV 4K and a new HomePod Mini are scheduled to ship on October 30, though the refresh brings a price bump.
Why it matters
The release follows years of stagnation for Apple's set-top box category and the HomePod Mini, which have languished without major hardware updates. Meanwhile, the original 2017 Apple TV 4K model has officially been designated as vintage by the company. The integration of advanced processing and conversational AI features marks a significant push to modernize Apple smart home hardware.
What is confirmed
- Apple announced the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K featuring a standard A19 chip, up from the A15 in the 2022 model.
- The new Apple TV 4K includes Siri AI support, built-in far-field microphones, and surround sound support for four HomePods in front and rear pairs.
- The updated Siri Remote features Find My support with Precision Finding.
- The new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini are scheduled to ship on October 30.
- The original Apple TV 4K from 2017 is now officially vintage.
What to watch next
- Initial customer deliveries and unboxing reports following the October 30 shipping date.
- Early performance benchmarks detailing the capabilities of the A19 chip inside the Apple TV 4K.
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- AppleInsider — My Apple TV 4K is now 'vintage,' and I'm ready for a new one
- MacRumors — Apple TV 4K Getting A19 Chip and Easier-to-Find Siri Remote
- MacRumors — New Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini to Ship on October 30
- 9to5Mac — Apple testing two new features for upgraded Apple TV 4K, per report
- GSMArena.com — The original Apple TV 4K from 2017 is now officially "vintage" - GSMArena.com news
- www.apple.com — Apple unveils the new Apple TV 4K, supercharged by Siri AI
- www.macrumors.com — Apple TV 4K Getting A19 Chip and Easier-to-Find Siri Remote
- www.pcmag.com — Apple Finally Refreshes HomePod Mini and Apple TV 4K, With Price Bump
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- www.macrumors.com — New Apple TV 4K Announced With A19 Chip, Updated Siri Remote, More
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