New Apple TV 4K release date: Heres when to expect the next model - 9to5Mac

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.

Next-gen Apple TV 4K launching ‘toward the end’ of 2025 Although rumors about the new Apple TV 4K have been minimal, we do know when to expect it thanks to Mark Gurman at .Earlier this year, Gurman outlined Apple’s big plans for 2025.Among those plans? A new Apple TV 4K model.

He writes that the next generation Apple TV 4K is “.” Apple usually has a couple big launches in the fall: September brings new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods models then October focuses on the Mac, and sometimes the iPad and miscellaneous other products In 2024, Apple eschewed the traditional event format for its Mac launches, instead announcing its first M4 Macs over three separate days.Those new Macs then shipped to users in early November.It sounds like, based on Gurman’s report, that the new Apple TV 4K should arrive in October or November.

October may be the announcement timing, but it’s always possible it will actually ship in November like new Macs sometimes do.This would end up being almost exactly three years after the last Apple TV update.Features to expect from the new Apple TV 4K So far, not much is known about what new features Apple is planning for its next-gen Apple TV 4K.

We know it’s expected to include a new Apple-made Wi-Fi modem, which could lead to networking improvements with Apple’s expanding Home device ecosystem.Outside of that, support for some level of Apple Intelligence features is expected—and hoped for.Top comment by Bryan Fuenmayor Liked by 4 people I hope to see the Netflix catalog included in the TV search, user interface improvements, an integrated FaceTime camera, and Apple Intelligence for TV recommendations.

View all comments Though most current AI features aren’t a good fit for tvOS, we should at least see a new, more capable Siri emerge.To enable AI, the Apple TV 4K would need to come with a more powerful chip, such as the A17 Pro or A18, and upgraded RAM.Beyond these changes, however, there are a lot of unknowns still about the update.

What do you hope to see in the new Apple TV 4K? Let us know in the comments.Best Apple TV 4K and Home accessories Anti-slip silicone case for Siri Remote, AirTag compatible AirPods Pro 2 (currently just $199, discounted from $249) HomeKit smart plug 4-pack TP-Link Tapo 2K camera with HomeKit Secure Video HomeKit Garage Door Opener   You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day.Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop.

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