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Rumor: Signs of fifth-gen Apple TV noted in developer logs, new unit thought to feature faster processor, 4K streaming support

The first network traffic from what seems to be a fifth-generation Apple TV capable of streaming 4K video has been captured in developer logs. The device is said to be codenamed “J105” and could launch as soon as this year. Firi Games, the developers behind arcade games Phoenix HD and Phoenix II, stated they have […]

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Apple apparently discontinues third-gen Apple TV units, focuses on fourth-gen models

It’s been some time coming. Apple has officially discontinued the third-gen Apple TV set-top box. In an email sent out today to employees and education partners, Apple confirmed that it is discontinuing the device, shifting its focus entirely to the fourth-gen, tvOS-powered model. In the email, Apple explained that it would fulfill order backlog for […]

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Apple TV News Software TvOS

Apple releases tvOS 10 update

This is nifty. On Tuesday, Apple released tvOS, its newest operating system for the fourth-gen Apple TV. The update boasts new features such as YouTube Siri Search, a new dark mode, and a new single sign-on setup process. Users can update via the following steps: Launch Settings app Navigate to System → Software Updates → […]

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Rumor: Apple to begin selling fourth-gen Apple TV in Apple Store retail locations this Friday

You’ll be able to snag the fourth-generation Apple TV from Apple Store locations as early as tomorrow. While priority deliveries will arrive tomorrow and next weekend, it’s been discovered that Apple is planning to begin selling the new set-top-box at its retail stores this Friday.

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Best Buy begins taking preorders for fourth-gen Apple TV, will have units available for November 4th

You can now order your fourth-gen Apple TV through Best Buy and have it available come Wednesday, November 4th. Users can now preorder both the 32-gigabyte and 64-gigabyte variants of the new Apple TV from Best Buy, priced at US$149.99 and US$199.99, respectively. The retailer lists the product’s release date as Nov. 4, and it […]