Apple TV 4K is said to be launched in 2022, codenamed J255, with an A14 chip which will bring another gigabyte of RAM.
The main reason Apple is launching this TV set-top box is to close the gap with its competitors, as it will be a cheaper App TV. Once this set-top box is launched, it is likely to change the cost structure of App TV, thus benefiting more users. Apple's competitiveness in the set-top box market will be greatly increased.
No word yet on whether Apple plans to change the design of the Apple TV 4K, which is likely to continue the look of Apple's TV box in appearance. However, this new set-top box will have an improved remote. It should have an aluminum exterior again, with Siri functionality.
The main reason Apple is launching this TV set-top box is to close the gap with its competitors, as it will be a cheaper App TV. Once this set-top box is launched, it is likely to change the cost structure of App TV, thus benefiting more users. Apple's competitiveness in the set-top box market will be greatly increased.
No word yet on whether Apple plans to change the design of the Apple TV 4K, which is likely to continue the look of Apple's TV box in appearance. However, this new set-top box will have an improved remote. It should have an aluminum exterior again, with Siri functionality.
