Apple hasn’t refreshed the Apple TV since 2022, however rumors recommend that we’re lastly going to get an replace in 2025. We do not have a full image of what to anticipate but, however we have now some hints on what’s coming.
Up to date A-Sequence Chip
The present Apple TV 4K makes use of the A15 Bionic chip that was within the iPhone 13 lineup, and it is time for an replace. Apple does not design chips particularly for the Apple TV, and it as a substitute makes use of chips from the iPhone.
If Apple needs to convey Apple Intelligence options to the Apple TV, the next-generation mannequin may have the A17 Professional or higher together with a minimum of 8GB RAM.
Apple Intelligence is smart for the Apple TV on condition that a part of Apple Intelligence is a brand new, smarter model of Siri. Siri has at all times been a particular concentrate on the Apple TV, with Apple encouraging customers to ask Siri to seek out content material to look at.
The A17 Professional would additionally enable for higher-quality console-style video games as a result of it helps hardware-accelerated ray tracing. The iPhone and iPad can help console video games like Resident Evil 4 and Dying Stranding, and people video games are additionally prone to be playable on the subsequent Apple TV.
Wi-Fi 6E
Apple is anticipated to make use of a customized Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip for the Apple TV 4K. The chip will help Wi-Fi 6E, which can enable the Apple TV to connect with quicker 6GHz networks when out there.
Proper now, Apple affords each a Wi-Fi solely Apple TV 4K and a Wi-Fi + Ethernet mannequin, and that might proceed with the next-generation mannequin. We may additionally see the subsequent Apple TV undertake Bluetooth 5.3.
The Apple TV is anticipated to proceed to supply Thread integration and help for Matter when used as a house hub for good house merchandise. Wi-Fi 6E may theoretically enhance connectivity for good house merchandise as a result of the 6GHz band sometimes has lowered sign interference and extra bandwidth.
Design
It is wanting like Apple has no plans to revamp the Apple TV. We’re not anticipating kind issue updates, and the next-generation Apple TV will proceed to characteristic the identical slimmed-down black plastic physique that the present mannequin makes use of.
Pricing
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has been saying that Apple would possibly debut a less expensive Apple TV, and that beneath $100 can be the “candy spot.” Apple might decrease costs on the brand new mannequin, nevertheless it’s extra probably that the present model will stick round and be offered at a reduction.
The present Apple TV begins at $129 for 64GB of storage.
Launch Date
We’re anticipating the Apple TV to see a refresh someday in late 2025, probably in September or October.
