Nikkei: Apple Working on New Apple TV for Release Next Year

[Royksöpp]

There really isn't anything wrong with the current model. It still works flawlessly. The only negative is that it doesn't support Spatial Audio. Other than that It's pretty much perfect.

 

[Junior1111]

This will be fitness+ related. Mark my words.

U1 chip - spatial awareness is the clue. This could mean measuring pace and form alongside current metrics.

Fitness+ was designed primarily for home workouts, it makes sense for Apple to introduce further sensors on the Apple TV for these workouts.

You are so right!!! This makes perfect sense considering they just launched their fitness app a day ago. Do you think the new Apple TV will launch this March 2021?

 

[hieromonk]

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Lol this looks great

 

[mrex]

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a buttonless remote would be terrible to use.

 

[-Gonzo-]

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Blimy how olds that mock up?
Old school home button that’s from the 3GS era and Netflix hasn’t used that logo since 2016.

 

[RobArtLyn]

That's not one step. That requires pushing the Siri button.

I don't get people's aversion to buttons, especially something many people are asking for. I am not asking for numeric keys. If you look at Apple's Use your Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote with your Apple TV support article, many key actions require hidden gesture. Why?

“Hey Siri” should have been the clue that no button pushing is required. Is your Apple TV your only Apple product?

 

[nutmac]

“Hey Siri” should have been the clue that no button pushing is required. Is your Apple TV your only Apple product?

My family has 4 Macs, 1 Apple TV, 2 HomePods, 2 iPads, 2 iPhones, and 2 Apple Watches. We naturally use Siri for HomePods, as well as occasional iPhone commands. But none of us like talking to the Siri Remote, except for search.

 

[RobArtLyn]

My family has 4 Macs, 1 Apple TV, 2 HomePods, 2 iPads, 2 iPhones, and 2 Apple Watches. We naturally use Siri for HomePods, as well as occasional iPhone commands. But none of us like talking to the Siri Remote, except for search.

With all those devices listening, “Hey Siri, turn off Apple TV“ will probably work just as well without pushing a button as it does for me.

 

[Bluetoot-]

I think it would be a massive business blunder if they don't go after becoming the 3rd big gaming console. I think the console wars are about to change.

It has to change. It’s crazy that, given the awesome advancements in mobile processing, I can’t play even 360 or PS3 caliber games (not stupid puzzle things) on the go. That’s the dream: I have my beefy Apple TV at home and I can pick up and play on the go.

But it’s really all about the games. Arcade games and dumb idle games are cash grabs; I want to play a real freaking game, dang it.

 

[nutmac]

With all those devices listening, “Hey Siri, turn off Apple TV“ will probably work just as well without pushing a button as it does for me.

We sometimes use HomePod to turn off Apple TV. But if we say "Hey Siri, turn off the TV", it ends up only turning off the TV (HomeKit supported). This sometimes cause Apple TV to turn on the TV at random time.

Either way, we would prefer a simple sleep button the remote. Talking to turn things off can be tiresome, especially since it doesn't always work.

 

[elmateo487]

It actively ruins an evening on the couch... and like the butterfly keyboard Apple seems stubbornly arrogant to change what's clearly broken (or they're measuring just how blindly loyal their users in accepting crap and thinking it's gold).

My non-tech wife is always asking "Doesn't someone sell a remote for this that actually works?"... I tell her "I find your lack of Apple faith disturbing."

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The Salt remote was just rebranded and sells in the US now. I have been using it for a year or so now. It works great, though is line of sight

 

[elmateo487]

We sometimes use HomePod to turn off Apple TV. But if we say "Hey Siri, turn off the TV", it ends up only turning off the TV (HomeKit supported). This sometimes cause Apple TV to turn on the TV at random time.

Either way, we would prefer a simple sleep button the remote. Talking to turn things off can be tiresome, especially since it doesn't always work.

The remote has a way to sleep the device. Hold the home button for 3 seconds then select sleep.