Apple TV 4K May Finally Evolve Beyond a Streaming Box

Apple TV 4K may finally evolve beyond a streaming box

The next Apple TV 4K could bring Apple Intelligence, a new chip, smarter Siri, and improved audio and video capabilities. Here’s what the rumored upgrades actually mean for how you use it.

Here's What's Coming in the 2026 Apple TV

There are a lot of folks waiting for a new version of the Apple TV because the set-top box hasn't been updated since 2022. There is an update coming this year, but people will need to wait a bit longer because Apple is holding the next ‌Apple TV‌ until the new version of Siri comes out this fall. Design ‌Apple TV‌ design updates don't happen often, and that's not changing in 2026. The next ‌Apple TV‌ is going to have the same squircle shape as …