Apple is set to release a new Apple TV 4K model later this Fall, according to a new report from MacRumors. The report claims an unnamed source revealed that Apple is “highly likely” to update its streaming box before the end of 2025.
Additionally, the current model will be discontinued.
The Apple TV 4K debuted in 2022 and featured an A15 Bionic chip, HDR10+ support, plus a new Siri Remote with USB-C charging. Apple has traditionally updated its streaming device every three years.
New features and upgrades
Unlike the yearly iPhone, we haven’t come across many rumors or leaks regarding the updated Apple TV. Here’s what we do know so far.
Most rumors have tied the streaming device to Apple’s delayed smart home push that was supposed to kick off with a new HomePod 3, which also might still launch in late 2025. The Apple TV would be able to integrate via a smart display or be controlled by the smarter HomePod.
It will likely feature a newer chip, possibly the A19 that will go in the iPhone 17 or maybe the current A18 processor. It’s supposed to have support for Wi-Fi 7 and an Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, part of helping it sync with smart home devices better.
Some wilder ideas include Apple introducing a built-in camera to the box, which was teased by tvOS 17, adding a FaceTime app.
There were also rumors that Apple is building its own OLED TV, despite shelving a similar idea years ago.
Last year, it was reported that Apple might release an upgraded but less expensive version of Apple TV, which would sell for under $100, about $30 less than the 64GB Apple TV currently available.
Currently, the rumor mill has Apple releasing the new device in a wide window between September and December of this year.
It’s possible it could debut during the September iPhone 17 launch event or shuffle out on its own later in October when Apple typically releases the newest MacBooks.
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