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The Apple TV 4K (2025) will reportedly feature the A17 Bionic chip, enhancing performance notably over the A15 Bionic in the current model.
This chipset upgrade could significantly improve gaming capabilities and enable advanced AI functionalities through Apple Intelligence, impacting user experience.
Rumors suggest the new model may debut in September 2025, replacing the 3rd generation Apple TV 4K, released in prior years.
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