Apple launched the second-generation Apple Television 4K streaming box at its ‘Spring Loaded’ virtual occasion on Tuesday evening. Building on the model released in 2017, the new Apple Television 4K packs a more quickly A12 Bionic processor for higher frame price HDR video playback and a redesigned Siri remote with committed energy button and enhanced ergonomics.
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Not only can the Apple Television 4K play HDR and Dolby Vision videos (anything that is out there on the last gen version as properly), it can play them at up to 60 frames per second (fps). Moreover, the updated hardware also enables 60fps Dolby Vision playback more than AirPlay from a compatible iPhone like the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Like the older Apple Television, the new model supports Dolby Atmos.
Apple stated it is working with “leading video providers around the world, including FOX Sports, NBCUniversal, Paramount Plus, Red Bull TV, and Canal Plus” to generate higher frame price HDR content for the Apple Television 4K.
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The Apple Television is claimed to “improve a television’s picture quality” by automatically tailoring its video output utilizing sensors in the iPhone to provide “more accurate colours and improved contrast.”
While the Apple Television style remains unchanged, Apple has updated the accompanying Siri remote with a new 5-way touch-enabled clickpad – its outer ring also doubles as a jog manage. Apple has ultimately added a committed energy button to it whilst the Siri button has been moved to the side.
Apple Television 4K India value and availability
The Apple Television 4K is priced at Rs 18,990 for the base model with 32GB storage. The 64GB model of the Apple Television 4K has been launched at Rs 20,900. It will be out there for order beginning April 30 and shipping in the second half of May. The updated Siri remote will also be sold separately at a value of Rs 5,800. Apple stated it is compatible with the preceding gen Apple Television 4K and even the considerably older Apple Television HD.
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