New Apple TV 4K to be unveiled October 13 with five rumored upgrades
Apple is expected to unveil a new Apple TV 4K at its ‘Welcome home’ event on Tuesday, October 13. Rumored upgrades include the A19 chip, Siri AI support, a built-in microphone and the N1 wireless chip.
Apple is expected to unveil a new Apple TV 4K at its ‘Welcome home’ event on Tuesday, October 13. It would be the first update to the device since 2022.
The new set-top box is rumored to use the A19 chip, replacing the A15 in the 2022 model. The upgrade is expected to improve performance and add support for Siri AI.
Siri designed for voice control
The Apple TV 4K box is reportedly set to include a built-in microphone. Like a HomePod, this would allow users to speak to Siri without pressing a button on the Siri Remote.
The always-available microphone also raises privacy concerns, although the source does not confirm how Apple would handle audio captured by the device. The report further speculates that Siri could help locate the remote by playing a sound, but that feature is unconfirmed.
N1 wireless chip
Another expected change is the N1 chip, which could improve the reliability of features such as AirDrop and support other Apple Home-related updates.
Apple could announce additional features at the event, but the source provides no confirmed specifications for them. It also mentions promotions for AirPods Pro 3 and a Siri Remote case, which are unrelated to the Apple TV 4K announcement.
What we know
- Apple is expected to unveil a new Apple TV 4K on October 13.
- The device may move from the A15 to the A19 chip and add Siri AI support.
- A built-in microphone could enable Siri control without pressing the remote’s button.
- The N1 chip may improve AirDrop reliability and other Apple Home features.
Trust: Single source
- The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
- Sources: 9to5Mac.
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