The main selling point of an Apple TV was primarily locked to streaming, with casual gamers able to pass the time with non-AAA titles, with similar apps and clones also present on Google’s Play Store. However, later this year, an updated model could expand the number of activities being done on that compact box, as Apple is rumored to introduce a chipset upgrade that will not just be able to run generative AI features, but also fire up console-quality games. Care to guess what this silicon will be called?
Leaked code reveals that the A17 Pro found in the previous-generation iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will find a place in the new Apple TV
The A17 Pro was officially announced in September 2023 and was Apple’s first 3nm chipset powering the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. It also provided hardware-accelerated ray tracing support and the ability to run the same AAA games featured on the Xbox Series X, PS5, and PC. The same SoC will now make its way to an updated Apple TV model, with MacRumors reporting that leaked code mentioned this vital information. It is unsurprising that Apple will re-purpose the A17 Pro to be featured in the new Apple TV.
The company has utilized the same hardware in its portable iPad mini 7, and being outfitted in a larger chassis means that the Apple Silicon can perform to its fullest potential. When the first tests showed the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max running titles like Resident Evil Village, it was astounding to see that two compact devices with constrained thermal designs could push decent framerates with a smartphone silicon.
With the upgrade coming to the Apple TV, the A17 Pro also sports a capable Neural Engine to run on-device generative AI features, but the company needs to provide a polished service on that front. Unfortunately, nothing else is known about the newer Apple TV, so we have to wait for more updates to come through and as always, we will relay the necessary information down your path.
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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