In addition to iPhone 6s/ 6s Plus and iPad Pro, the another great announcement was new Apple TV 2015 at yesterday’s Apple event. With integrated App Store, the new TV box will bring more entertainment content on your TV.
The new Apple TV looks like following the design of its predecessor, but the new device boasts a thicker body and the remote has been redesigned, which delivers you more features and more flexible control experience. The new Apple TV is powered by a better 64-bit A8 chip than its predecessor’s A5 chip in order to effortlessly handle your favorite 1080p videos and console-grade games.
The Apple TV 2015 runs iOS based tvOS. Using integrated App Store, you can access to lots of entertainment apps. In addition to enjoying videos from HBO, Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and etc, the Apple TV also allows you to play various games on your HDTV.
The all-new Siri Remote features dual microphones and glass touch surface so you can use your voice to search the constant you want to watch or conveniently control your playback with your thumb. Moreover, the remote also works as a game controller, and with the help of a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, the controller lets you enjoy the fun of motion gaming. In addition, the new Apple TV also supports third-party game controllers for hardcore gaming experience.
In addition, Apple TV 2015 also features 802.11ac WiFi with MIMO, 10/100BASE-T Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.0, IR receiver, and USB-C port.
The new Apple TV 2015 comes in two storage options including 32GB and 64GB, each is priced at $149 and $199 USD. It will be shipped in October this year. If you’re interested, jump to Apple or Amazon for its more details.