Apple Announces New Apple TV With Siri, App Store, New User Interface and Remote

[azentropy]

Late October? Bummer. Also no mention of Amazon Prime... hopefully that will be in place before launch. i probably won't purchase until I know it has it as that is one reason I don't use my AppleTV much anymore since I do a lot with Amazon Prime.

 

[frozencarbonite]

I was hoping for a USB input, but I guess I should have known better.

The biggest question for me is which size to get.

 

[jayiw]

Seriously no 4k? Well looks like I may be waiting this one out.

 

[patseguin]

Very excited about this. The only thing I was really disappointed about was no mention of a TV subscription service. We still need archaic rabbit ears for local channels and the only real option is Sling TV with it's limited lineup. I guess they must be working through deals with the major networks before releasing anything about it.

 

[kycophpd]

I am going to venture to say that 85% of the population does not have the internet ability to stream 4K without problems (either by choice of plan or a terrible connection like I have). In time, 4K makes sense, but for todays internet I don't see an issue.

 

[jmh600cbr]

Can I sideload popcorn time?

 

[deg0ey]

I assume it's not going to have DVR, which is unfortunate. I'm not ready to give up cable and move entirely into the on demand domain yet and without a DVR feature I'd have to run this alongside a TiVo and I don't think it offers enough extra to make that worthwhile.

 

[JuryDuty]

I wonder if apps like Vudu (which I assume would get approved) will be able to be included in Siri's movie/TV search?

 

[SimonDK]

Any news on lossless audio yet?

 

[SimonDK]

Shoot 4k Video on your iPhone but you can't watch it on your new Apple TV.

Wow that is super lame.

 

[Razeus]

So they updated the Apple TV as little as possible, yet doubled the price point...

 

[Sir Ruben]

So disappointed. Was expecting so much more than Siri. Plus it's not 4K compatible so I'll be sticking with the Netflix app on my 4K SonyBravia. This has nothing for me at all, gutted!

 

[SimonDK]

So disappointed. Was expecting so much more than Siri. Plus it's not 4K compatible so I'll be sticking with the Netflix app on my 4K SonyBravia. This has nothing for me at all, gutted!

Are you getting 4k netfilx through the Bravia App now? I haunt checked for months lol.

 

[HarryWarden]

Why wouldn't they put the A9 in it? That's just dumb. They probably won't be updating it frequently so they should have went with the newest possible chip.

 

[frozencarbonite]

I assume it's not going to have DVR, which is unfortunate. I'm not ready to give up cable and move entirely into the on demand domain yet and without a DVR feature I'd have to run this alongside a TiVo and I don't think it offers enough extra to make that worthwhile.

I'm guessing that Apple doesn't have any interest in DVR capability due to iTunes content. That's what they are pushing. Why would they want you to be able to record TV when they want you to purchase it on iTunes. They seem to be on the side of cord cutters, even if it's only for their gain.

 

[Edd.Dantes]

No 4k, no sale.

By the end of the year, we should see a 4k Roku... They get my money.

Apple is always so far behind, yet their apologists come out in spades.

 

[topmounter]

I am going to venture to say that 85% of the population does not have the internet ability to stream 4K without problems (either by choice of plan or a terrible connection like I have). In time, 4K makes sense, but for todays internet I don't see an issue.

If they launched a 4k AppleTV, then they would need 4k content available in the iTunes store, regardless, anything short of full UHD support (4k resolution + HDR + extended color range) would be pretty short-sighted at this point.

 

[Edd.Dantes]

Why wouldn't they put the A9 in it? That's just dumb. They probably won't be updating it frequently so they should have went with the newest possible chip.

It's called "shareholders". Tim Cook, the bean counter. Maximize profit, limp by. Steve was going this way, before he died, as well. Tim just galvanized and perfected it. Vote with your wallet.

 

[steve123]

Why wouldn't they put the A9 in it? That's just dumb. They probably won't be updating it frequently so they should have went with the newest possible chip.

The more important question is, does anyone know if they lobotomized the A8 chip like they did in the previous versions of the Apple TV?

 

[steve123]

Shoot 4k Video on your iPhone but you can't watch it on your new Apple TV.

Wow that is super lame.

Great point! Cannot view 4K in the Apple ecosystem where it really matters ... on a large screen.

 

[frozencarbonite]

Great point! Cannot view 4K in the Apple ecosystem where it really matters ... on a large screen.

This is nothing new. The first Apple TV only supported 720p when everyone else was doing 1080p.

 

[patseguin]

Apple TV S will have 4k. ;-)

Seriously though, there is no content that I am aware of that is 4K not to mention only a small percentage of users will even have a 4K TV. Add to that the enormous bandwidth needed to stream it and it's no wonder it doesn't have it.

 

[snowmoon]

Too many important details glossed over. A few that stand out are how do iOS devices join in? Do they need to have a copy of the app or will there be a a universal remote? Will other bluetooth gaming accessories work or will it be limited to MFi devices? Will we be able to limit the search to free or "free to me" options since I have no interest in being pitched a rental?

 

[jdillings]

The sad part is that the new Apple TV will be outdated before it is even released. The next Fire TV will have 4k and its release is imminent (it just showed up on the FCC site and the old Fire TV is out of stock on Amazon).

 

[oneMadRssn]

Ugh, I have to wait until October?

Also, interesting that the AppleTV starts at 32GB, but the iPhones continue to start at 16GB. Seems like with 12MP photos and 3-second video clips added to each photo you take by default would require quite a lot of space...

Regardless, NEW APPLE TV!! Woo! Hope my smartDNS continues to work with it - that MLB.tv demo looked amazeballs.