Among Apple's many announcements at today's event was the latest generation of the Apple TV. The new set-top box comes with a new interface, support for third-party apps, and a brand new remote. If you're looking to go in-depth with the new box, you can check out the tech specs in the chart below.
Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology, IR transmitter, Accelerometer and gyroscope, Lightning connector for charging, Rechargeable battery providing months of battery life on a single charge (with typical daily usage)
Ports and Interfaces
HDMI 1.4, 802.11ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology, IR receiver, USB‑C for service and support, Built‑in power supply
Processor
A8 chip with 64-bit architecture
Video Formats
H.264 video up to 1080p, 60 frames per second, High or Main Profile level 4.2 or lower, H.264 Baseline Profile level 3.0 or lower with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats, MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
Audio Formats
HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV; Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Photo Formats
JPEG, GIF, TIFF
Compatibility
Apple TV is compatible with high-definition TVs with HDMI3, Siri Remote is compatible with Apple TV (4th generation), Remote Loop is compatible with Siri Remote
Accessibility
A variety of accessibility features help you get the most out of your new Apple TV. If you are blind, have low vision, or are deaf or hard of hearing, you can easily find and enjoy your favorite entertainment. Features include: VoiceOver, Zoom, Bold Text, Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Closed Caption and SDH Support, Accessibility Shortcut
In the Box
Apple TV, Siri Remote, Power cord, Lightning to USB Cable, Documentation
Joseph Keller is the former Editor in Chief of iMore. An Apple user for almost 20 years, he spends his time learning the ins and outs of iOS and macOS, always finding ways of getting the most out of his iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac.