Gurman shared in his Power On newsletter that he doesn’t anticipate any hardware announcements at the upcoming event, barring any unexpected previews of future devices.
This is a shift from previous expectations, particularly regarding the next Apple TV model.
Earlier reports suggested a new Apple TV might be released in the first half of 2024, but Gurman now states that a new model “isn’t imminent”.
The most recent Apple TV was launched in October 2022.
Here are the release dates of the previous five Apple TV models:
- Third-generation Apple TV 4K: October 2022
- Second-generation Apple TV 4K: April 2021
- First-generation Apple TV 4K: September 2017
- Apple TV HD: September 2015
- Third-generation Apple TV: March 2012
The upcoming Apple TV is rumored to have a faster processor than the current A15 Bionic chip and potentially lower pricing.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has indicated a starting price of $99 in the U.S., down from $129. While major design changes are not expected, Apple has considered incorporating a built-in camera for future models.
Currently, the FaceTime app on tvOS 17 requires using the rear camera on a connected iPhone or iPad for video calls on the Apple TV.
