Apple Support Document Suggests Future Apple TV 4K Model
An updated Apple support page notes that Hi-Res Lossless audio is available on Apple TV 4K (3rd generation or later), fueling speculation about a forthcoming fourth-generation device.
Apple updated a support article on Monday that clarifies Hi-Res Lossless audio is supported on Apple TV 4K (3rd generation or later). The phrasing "or later" has been noted by observers as a possible indication that a new Apple TV 4K model could be on the way, though Apple has not confirmed any plans.
Industry analysts have linked the hint to earlier reports that a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K may feature an A19 or A19 Pro processor, 8 GB to 12 GB of RAM, Apple Intelligence and Siri AI capabilities, an Apple-designed N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7, and a refreshed Siri Remote. A prototype image obtained previously showed no obvious design changes from the current model, which was launched in October 2022 and uses an A15 Bionic chip with 4 GB of RAM.
The existing Apple TV 4K was priced higher in June after memory component costs rose, with the U.S. starting price moving from $129 to $199. The potential new version is expected to be announced in October.