Apple delays Apple TV 4K
- Apple is reportedly holding its next Apple TV 4K until late 2026, tying the box’s release to a delayed Siri overhaul instead of hardware timing. - Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said new Apple TV and HomePod models have been “ready since last year,” but Apple is waiting on AI features. - The current Apple TV 4K launched in October 2022, stretching Apple’s refresh gap as Siri delays spill into hardware. (apple.com)
Apple’s next Apple TV 4K is reportedly being held back until late 2026 because the software it depends on — a rebuilt Siri — is still not ready. (business-standard.com) (macrumors.com) The report traces back to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who said Apple has a new Apple TV 4K and a new HomePod prepared for launch but is waiting for the more personalized Siri experience. (macrumors.com) (bloomberg.com) Gurman later said those Apple TV and HomePod mini models had been “ready since last year,” making this a software delay rather than a hardware manufacturing problem. (macrumors.com) (pocket-lint.com) That matters because Apple has increasingly pitched the Apple TV as more than a streaming puck. On Apple’s own product page, it sells the device as a living-room hub for video, games, music, and smart-home control. (apple.com) A delayed Siri update pushes that broader smart-home pitch back too. Bloomberg previously reported that Apple’s smart-home display was also postponed while the company finished work on the new assistant. (bloomberg.com) (macrumors.com) The current Apple TV 4K was introduced on October 18, 2022, with an A15 Bionic chip, HDR10+ support, and a lower starting price than the prior model. Apple has not announced a successor since then. (apple.com) Apple’s Siri rebuild has been slipping for months. Apple’s own marketing page for Apple Intelligence now centers on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro, while outside reports say the more advanced Siri features have moved into the iOS 27 cycle. (apple.com) (bloomberg.com) If that timing holds, Apple’s next TV box will arrive after an unusually long gap for a product that was once expected much sooner. For now, the Apple TV 4K on sale is still the 2022 model. (9to5mac.com) (apple.com)
