Over a decade ago, with the launch of the of the Apple TV HD and the first version of tvOS, Apple set off on a rather unsuccessful journey to turn the Apple TV into a gaming platform. The efforts have largely died off, but I think this year could potentially mark the beginning of a renaissance, if Apple wanted to. Let’s outline it.
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According to the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Apple is gearing up to finally launch new versions of the Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini later this year – alongside the long-awaited release of next-generation Siri in iOS 27. These devices will largely be chip upgrades, though the Apple TV 4K may get an updated Siri Remote.
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It makes sense that Apple TV 4K customers are vocal about the lack of new hardware. The current set-top box, introduced in 2022, runs the risk of breaking a record no one wants to see happen.
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Next month tvOS 27 will be unveiled, the next major version of Apple TV 4K software, and Apple confirmed this week that it will bring a useful new display setting: Larger Text.
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A new Apple TV 4K is rumored to launch this fall with AI support, and the latest Netflix feature offers a helpful example of how AI might benefit the Apple TV.
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We’re still waiting for a new Apple TV 4K to launch, but tvOS at least keeps improving, including with five new settings in tvOS 26 for customizing your Apple TV.
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The wait continues for a new Apple TV 4K, but Apple has steadily added new features to tvOS 26 via recent updates, including two changes I’ve been especially enjoying.
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tvOS 26.4 is available now for Apple TV 4K, packing several new features and also a key fix for an annoying audio issue when transitioning between formats. Here are the details.
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Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD users, the latest tvOS 26.4 software update is available now with three new features. Here are the details.
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According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple Stores are currently facing inventory shortages for three key products: HomePod, HomePod mini, and Apple TV 4K. This isn’t necessarily a sign of an imminent update, though it is worth noting the latter two products are due for a refresh.
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tvOS 26.4 is launching soon for Apple TV 4K users with several new changes, including one recent beta addition that expands the ‘Genius’ branding once popularized in iTunes.
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In addition to launching new products, Sonos has publicly acknowledged its defunct hardware project that would have competed with the Apple TV 4K set-top box.
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tvOS 26.4 is currently in beta testing, with a launch expected next month. Here are three new changes that tvOS 26.4 will bring for Apple TV 4K users.
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A new Apple TV 4K has long been rumored, and current expectations are for a launch in early 2026. Here’s what rumors say is coming.
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Rumors persist that Apple may launch new Apple TV 4K hardware soon, and two expected features are upgraded chips: the A17 Pro and N1. Here’s why these new chips excite me.
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In the latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman outlined that Apple retail employees are being asked to prepare for an overnight refresh on the evening of November 11th, signaling potential store changes on November 12th – though they might be minor ones.
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Linear TV continues rapidly declining, something that Tim Cook saw coming when he declared that the future of TV is apps. But Apple TV apps have always struggled from one core issue: signing into streaming accounts is a major pain. Here’s how tvOS 26 aims to solve that for Apple TV 4K users moving forward.
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There are at least five new Apple products expected to launch later this month, including a pair of Home debuts: a brand new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2. Here’s why these new Apple Home products will set the stage for an even bigger smart home rollout ahead.
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Apple TV+ is having its best year ever, but the Apple TV 4K streaming box still awaits its first revision since 2022—and that update is coming soon. Here are four features to expect when the new Apple TV 4K arrives very soon.
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tvOS 26 launched earlier this week with a variety of new features for Apple TV 4K users, and one of the highlights for me is a screen saver feature that I’ve always wanted.
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Apple is expected to launch a brand new Apple TV 4K this fall, possibly as early as next week. Coincidentally, Dolby just happened to unveil its major new Dolby Vision 2 standard today, which could be a great match for the new Apple TV hardware.
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Apple’s big product launch season is almost here, headlined by the iPhone 17 line, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3. There’s a new Apple TV 4K coming too, and I’m planning to upgrade for one rumored feature alone.
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Apple last updated its Apple TV 4K set-top box in late 2022. So when is the next model coming? The wait won’t be long. Here’s when to expect the new Apple TV 4K to launch.
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We’ve long been expecting new Apple TV 4K hardware to launch soon, but now that seems more likely than ever thanks to a new corroborating report.
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