Apple Opens Preorders for Apple TV 4K With A19 Chip
Apple opened preorders for the Apple TV 4K (4th generation) on Amazon at 49,800 yen, with the device set to go on sale November 13.
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Why it matters
The A19 chip and four-HomePod surround pairing put Apple's set-top box closer to a full home theater hub than a streaming accessory, and the 49,800 yen price is the number buyers will weigh against that.
Key Facts
- Apple opened preorders for the Apple TV 4K (4th generation) on Amazon at 49,800 yen.
- The Apple TV 4K (4th generation) goes on sale November 13.
- The new model uses the A19 chip and supports 4K Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos.
- Four second-generation HomePod or HomePod mini 2 units can be combined for surround playback.
- The included Siri Remote can play a sound from the iPhone Find My app.
The new model runs on the A19 chip and supports 4K Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, and 21:9 widescreen output on compatible displays. It also pairs with four HomePods for surround playback and includes a Siri Remote that can play a sound through Find My.
The set-top box ships November 13, and Amazon is taking preorders now at 49,800 yen. Apple lists HDMI Quick Media Switching among the display features, alongside 4K Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support and 21:9 widescreen output on compatible screens.
Audio is the other half of the pitch. Four second-generation HomePod or HomePod mini 2 units, placed front and back, produce surround playback, with each speaker adjusting automatically. A dialogue clarity function is included. The bundled Siri Remote has a touch-enabled clickpad and can play a sound from the iPhone Find My app, and the box works as a smart home hub for operating compatible devices from outside the home.
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