Apple has launched the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, and it brings a significant hardware leap over the third-generation model from 2022. The new box is powered by the A19 chip, the same chip that debuted in the iPhone 17 last year, replacing the A15 Bionic from 2021. Apple says the A19 delivers up to 50 percent faster CPU performance and up to 2x faster GPU performance, along with a new dedicated AV1 decoder for more efficient streaming.
Siri AI debuts on the new model, and Apple says it is also coming to the second and third generation Apple TV 4K. The fourth-gen model adds a three-microphone array with voice isolation, so users can say "Hey Siri" without pressing the button on the Siri Remote. Example queries include asking which Apple TV shows won at the Emmy Awards and where Pluribus was filmed.
The Siri Remote gains Find My support with Precision Finding, plus a built-in speaker that can play a sound to help locate a lost remote. It is priced at $59 and works with older Apple TV 4K models. The new box also supports four-speaker surround sound when paired with HomePod mini 2 or HomePod 2 units, which are calibrated automatically to the room.
Storage now starts at 128GB as the only configuration, replacing the previous 64GB option. Connectivity improves as well, with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Thread support, which are likely enabled by Apple's N1 wireless chip, though Apple has not officially confirmed this.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing