Tag: apple tv

Apple TV 6 refresh possible as soon as tomorrow
The news: Apple may be finally updating the Apple TV very soon, according to a new asset published on iCloud and spotted by 9to5Mac (77% accurate).
- A newly uploaded identifier called ‘AppleTV11,1’ doesn’t correspond to any existing model
- Apple also uploaded four new assets corresponding to four new iPhones models being announced tomorrow
Our take: Previous reports suggested the Apple TV 6 may have been delayed until 2021, but it wouldn’t make sense for Apple to upload this identifier unless a launch was imminent, right? The only thing that makes me doubt this is the lack of an Apple TV mention in the Kang 康总 (97.8% accurate) leak dump.

Update: Apple has also uploaded an asset of a new unknown Apple TV identified as “AppleTV11,1.“ https://t.co/cmvrQQLfnt
— 9to5Mac (@9to5mac) October 12, 2020
October 12, 2020
Apple plans third special event for November 2020
The rumor: In addition to events in September and October, Apple is also preparing to host a third product unveil in November, according to Jon Prosser (74.5% accurate), L0vetodream (88.7% accurate) and Mark Gurman (87.8% accurate).
- Apple Watch, iPad, iPhone and AirTag updates will all be complete by the end of October, leaving November wide-open for the following products:
  - Apple Silicon-powered MacBook
  - Over-ear AirPods Studio
  - And potentially, an upgraded Apple TV
- With the median average accuracy of all 3 sources being 83.6%, the probability of this third Fall event is highly likely
Our take: A triple-event Fall series would be a fever dream in any other reality than the one we’re living in right now. With in-person gatherings not being a real possibility and Apple showing us in September that an event can be centered around 2-3 new products, this feels like the perfect cap to end Apple event season.
October 7, 2020
Revamped Apple TV models reportedly in testing with A12/14 chips
The rumor: Apple is working to expand Apple Arcade in the future with upgraded Apple TV hardware, according to Fudge (90.9% accurate).
- Both a model with an A12x/z processor and ‘A14x-like’ chip are currently in development
- Mark Gurman (87.8% accurate) suggested a new Apple TV could launch as soon as later this year
- Apple is also said to be continuing work on a native game controller
Our take: Only Apple knows what the hold-up on these new Apple TV models is being caused by. We may still see one later this year, but it could have been delayed until 2021.

Apple Arcade is getting BIG money poured into it. There are currently titles in the works that are aiming to rival the likes of Breath of the Wild, which is why new A12X/Z AppleTV, "A14X-like" AppleTV, and Controller are in the works.

Some games will require A13 and up to run 💁🏼‍♀️
— Stella – Fudge (@StellaFudge) October 3, 2020
October 3, 2020
Apple TV 6 with new remote potentially delayed until 2021
The rumor: The sixth-generation Apple TV originally set to debut later this year may not make the cut after all, according to Mark Gurman (86.7% accurate).
- The new Apple TV will feature “a faster processor for improved gaming”
- A refreshed remote is also coming, with Find My functionality built-in
- The set-top box was initially scheduled to ship before the end of 2020, but now it may not come until sometime in 2021
Our take: I’m honestly impressed at this point that the Apple TV hasn’t been updated in three years. With the only internal improvement being a faster processor, it’s unclear what the hold-up really is. The new Find My features in the remote sound nice, but is this really what’s causing the continued delays?
September 1, 2020