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Apple TV 4K Gets A17 Pro, Apple Intelligence

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Apple Launches 4K TV

Apple will launch a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K.
The device will use an A17 Pro chip, 8 GB RAM, and a custom N1 processor.
The N1 processor will support Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread connectivity.
Upgraded hardware will enable Apple Intelligence and Siri AI on the TV.
Prices are expected to start at $199 for Wi-Fi only and $249 for Wi-Fi + Ethernet, plus a revised Siri Remote.

Summary

Apple Opens Duo Pre-orders

Apple opens iPhone Duo pre-orders on Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. PT, with deliveries beginning October 23.
The iPhone Duo will launch in over 70 countries, expanding to 28 additional markets on October 30.
The device includes a 7.6-inch inner screen and a 5.4-inch outer screen sharing the same aspect ratio.
Apple replaces Face ID with side-button Touch ID and makes the phone eSIM-only, removing a physical SIM tray.

History

Historical Context

Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone and Apple TV on January 9 2007, merging phone, iPod and Internet functions and launching the App Store a year later. The App Store’s $1 billion revenue by 2009 sparked the app economy and made iOS a dominant platform. Today’s AI-enabled Apple TV 4K and dual-screen iPhone concepts trace that 2007 convergence.

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Apple Launches 4K TV

Apple will launch a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K.
The device will use an A17 Pro chip, 8 GB RAM, and a custom N1 processor.
The N1 processor will support Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread connectivity.
Upgraded hardware will enable Apple Intelligence and Siri AI on the TV.
Prices are expected to start at $199 for Wi-Fi only and $249 for Wi-Fi + Ethernet, plus a revised Siri Remote.

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