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  • Rumor: Next-gen Apple TV 4K to feature a faster processor, enter a lower price range

    Rumor: Next-gen Apple TV 4K to feature a faster processor, enter a lower price range

    The next-gen Apple TV 4K could feature some nifty new bells and whistles.

    According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and the rumor mill, the next-generation Apple TV 4K is expected to be released next year. The device is expected to feature a faster processor than the current A15 Bionic chip. While it’s unclear which chip will be used, but possibilities include the A16 Bionic chip from the iPhone 14 Pro or the upcoming A17 Bionic chip, which is expected to be manufactured based on TSMC’s latest 3nm process for significant performance and power efficiency improvements.

    Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has chimed in, stating he expects the next Apple TV to be “more affordable” than the current model, and perhaps moving into a “sub-$100 price” would be the “sweet spot” for the Apple TV. The exact pricing for the next model remains to be seen.

    Both the second-generation (2010) and third-generation (2012) versions of the Apple TV were priced at $99 in the U.S. at launch, and Apple eventually lowered the price of the third-generation model to $69, so there is precedent for a sub-$100 Apple TV that would better compete with low-priced streaming devices sold by Google, Amazon, and Roku.

    The current-gen Apple TV 4K already starts at a lower price of $129 in the U.S., compared to $179 for the previous-generation model.

    Gurman has also stated that the next-gen Apple TV 4K’s case is likely to remain the same given that the A15 Bionic chip’s increased power efficiency allowed for the fan to be removed. This resulted in the device having a more compact design, around 12 percent thinner and around 50 percent lighter than the previous model.

    The rumor mill has hypothesized that the next Apple TV could appear in the first half of 2024, although no specific timeframe is known at this point. Previous models of the Apple TV 4K were launched in November 2022, May 2021, and September 2017.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via MacRumors and Bloomberg

  • Older iPhone trade-in values towards iPhone 14 handsets listed, broken down

    Older iPhone trade-in values towards iPhone 14 handsets listed, broken down

    With the announcement of the iPhone 14 models and the fact that pre-orders for the new handsets have just opened, you may be wondering how much your current iPhone is worth as a trade-in towards the spiffy new unit.

    Apple has a popular trade-in program that gives customers a certain amount of credit off the purchase of a new iPhone based on which model they hand in and its condition. Many customers upgrade their new iPhone through the trade-in program instead of paying in full or going through a carrier. To help customers looking to trade-in for a new iPhone 14 model, here are the estimated trade-in prices from Apple below for a wide range of previous generation iPhones:

    – iPhone 13 Pro Max – Up to $720
    – iPhone 13 Pro – Up to $600
    – iPhone 13 – Up to $470
    – iPhone 13 mini – Up to $380
    – iPhone 12 Pro Max – Up to $530
    – iPhone 12 Pro – Up to $430
    – iPhone 12 – Up to $320
    – iPhone 12 mini – Up to $250
    – iPhone SE (2nd generation) – Up to $100
    – iPhone 11 Pro Max – Up to $370
    – iPhone 11 Pro – Up to $300
    – iPhone 11 – Up to $220
    – iPhone XS Max – Up to $210
    – iPhone XS – Up to $150
    – iPhone XR – Up to $140
    – iPhone X – Up to $130
    – iPhone 8 Plus – Up to $110
    – iPhone 8 – Up to $75
    – iPhone 7 Plus – Up to $70
    – iPhone 7 – Up to $40

    The exact value Apple will give you for your device will depend on its condition and exact model. The prices listed above and on Apple’s website are just the maximum possible amount Apple could give you. Also, be sure to check with your carrier for any available offers and promotions.

    The upcoming iPhone 14 offers a 6.1-inch display, the iPhone 14 Plus includes a 6.7-inch display, and the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max offer 6.7-inch displays, respectively. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are moderate upgrades compared to the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 mini, which the larger 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus now replaces. The two models feature new camera features, the A15 Bionic chip, and longer battery life.

    The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max handsets offer more substantial upgrades, featuring Dynamic Island with a pill-shape cutout, an always-on display, a new 48MP Main camera, and more.

    All four models are offered in a range of colors and configurations, with the starting price of the lineup at $799, moving up to $1099.

    The color options are as follows:

    iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus – Blue, Purple, Midnight, Starlight, and (PRODUCT) RED

    iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max – Deep Purple, Gold, Silver, Space Black

    All models except the iPhone 14 Plus will begin arriving to customers on Friday, September 16. The iPhone 14 Plus will begin arriving to customers on Friday, October 7.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via MacRumors