Apple TV specs, price and availability

Apple's new version of its Apple TV comes with an revamped app store and voice-controlled remote control. The latest model also gets a hardware refresh and is now being powered by Apple A8 chip and is integrated with Siri. The new remote has a touch screen, mic and Wii-like motion control built-in. Apple TV is powered by tvOS, the iOS 9-based operating system.

As per the developer documentation, the new Apple TV comes with 2GB of RAM. The upgraded RAM is likely to boost the overall performance of Apple TV, resulting in faster opening of apps, navigating the interface, and better gaming performance.

Apple TV will be available in over 80 countries starting this October. The 32GB model costs $149 and the 64GB model sets you back by $199. Here are the complete specs- 

Size and Weight: 1.3 inches height x 3.9-inches width x 3.9-inches depth | 425g

Processor: A8 chip with 64-bit architecture

Storage Capacity: 32GB / 64GB

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

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 

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

Siri Remote: 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)

In the Box: Apple TV, Siri Remote, Power cord, Lightning to USB Cable, Documentation

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