Rumours have it that there’s a new Apple TV 4K coming in the first half of next year. Would it be worth waiting for it or buying now?
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The question would be, what else can they add?
Purely speculation on my part, but there’s three things I could see reasonably get added in a new version:
• Better processor (which will only matter for gaming, really)
• Built in Microphone for Siri smart home controls
• Tools for Vision Pro compatibility (such as the pop-up view like what it will do with the Mac)
• An entirely new, smaller/cheaper version built just for streaming
Do any of these features, or any others you imagine, make it worth waiting? And of course, none of these are guaranteed, though the first is probable, and there are rumors of the last one.
It’s a tough decision, but if you’re only going to use it for streaming, I’m not sure it’s worth waiting unless you’re sure the cheap one will come out.
• An entirely new, smaller/cheaper version built just for streaming
Why they haven’t come out with a cheaper ‘stick’ version yet is mind boggling. Sure, Apple can afford to play the long game.
I hope they offer two options. A cheap stick for streaming and a second fully featured box top with display for home automation.
I wouldn’t be surprised if they add an Apple TV HomePod that can serve as a center channel speaker.
Definitely feels like most technology is hitting a plateau. High interest rates throttling investment in R&D and potentially hitting an asymptote on what physics will allow… new phones / new TVs / etc seem only slightly better than years prior…
audio passthrough
I know, I’m being ridiculous
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The new processor might have AV1 hardware coding support which could be a benefit if you’re playing high bitrate 4k+ files encoded with AV1.
I know this isn’t necessary now but the same happened to me in 2010 bought a tv was told 4k was a waste not necessary no content in 4k etc. well I regretted that decision since 2015. Fast forward now building a new home getting 8k tvs, wish for future support and 8k
OTA tuner would be nice. Maybe even AM/FM/HDRadio tuner?
The av1 decoder from the iphone 15 pro soc. That would be useful for future proofing. That being said the a15 should still be able to soft decode av1 probably, as it is plenty powerful.
Maybe Dolby True HD?
Software limitation, not hardware.
Yea this is a new info for me. I was thinking it would be a hardware limitation.
TrueHD has only ever required HDMI 1.1 (since 2005)
Honestly a better processor is what’s making me think about waiting; hence my question
You know they could keep the Same processor and keep new processor for the expensive Pro model… I am also on the fence for 128gb. Holding as of now as I missed the $99 offer at Costco
The $99 Costco deal ends on the 27th. (So tomorrow) go get one.
Costco had the 128GB version for $99 in September.
Meh, if you have no ATV, just look for a deal on the current ATV
Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada has the 32GB ATV 2021 on for $99.99CAD. But there is a special points redemption on for Black Friday whereby you cash in 70K points to get $100 off. Just have to add a cheap item to get the amount before tax above the $100 threshold. That’s what I did this morning. After taxes, I paid less than $21CAD for my box…
There will always be a new one. If you want to stay on the latest just sell your current one when the new one is released you’ll get a good chunk of it back.
Just get the new one. You won’t be disappointed.
Always consult MacRumors Buyer’s Guides
Currently “Neutral; Mid Product Cycle”
The third-generation Apple TV 4K was introduced in October 2022 and is equipped with an A15 Bionic chip for improved performance and HDR10+ support for the best possible video quality, while the Siri Remote now charges via USB-C. A 64GB model is priced at $129, while a 128GB model at $149 adds Ethernet and Thread smart home networking.
What are you using now?
There will always be a new one around the corner 🤷♂️ if you really want one now then go for it.
A lot of the rumors point to a cheaper variant of the Apple TV (like the fire stick) and also another variant that will have a screen and/or speaker like the firecube. They don’t sound that credible to me tho.
What is thread?
Smart home standard.
What website is that ?
Macrumors roundup page
Do you need an Apple TV now or when a new one is announced? That’s the question. I’d just buy now and use the new one in another room if you find value in the next model.
Rumor is the new one will have a price cut and be out in the first half of next year, so if you can wait, I would.
I’m in the same boat. IMO if you need one now, go buy one. They are great devices with powerful processors. If you’re happy to use your current set up for another 6 months, then wait. I’m planning to wait.
There are always rumors of new ones. Sometimes they’re true, sometimes they’re not.
If you need it, get it.
If you need one now buy it. You can always sell it later if the new one has a musthave feature
I bought the first new generation and then the second new generation both had issues with Dolby Atmos, they still do. Moved on to NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV Pro Streaming Media Player. At 200 dollars US it isn’t cheap but it’s the best out there. Its 4k upscaling cannot be beaten.
my nvidia shield (2018 or so) died this weekend so I had to get one. came today and I love it. does what the shield did (kodi > infuse) with home and other extra apple stuff
