Apple unveils the new Apple TV

Apple has unveiled its new Apple TV which features a completely refreshed hardware, a new user experience and an App store built on a new operating system. Apple is also included a new remote, which has a touch screen and Wii-like motion control built-in.

It is powered by an A8 SoC and features ethernet, power and HDMI and has Bluetooth 4.0 for its remote. The Apple TV will run on a new platform, tvOS, based on iOS

The new Apple TV is now integrated with Siri, which helps you find exactly what you're searching for. You can search for movies and TV shows via Voice command on iTunes, Netflix, HBO, Hulu and Showtime, with more services to be added over time.

Siri has been designed to understand when you say "Show me family movies, animated only" or "Show that Modern Family episode with Edward Norton" and Siri will jump right to that episode's listing in Apple TV. You can also ask Siri "who is in the movie" or "What did he/she say?" It can also get more information like sports scores and weather and display it when a movie is running.

Apple also introduced a new remote, which has tactile buttons as well as glass touch surface with menu, Siri, play/pause, plus/minus and Home buttons. You can click and swipe to quickly browse through the video you're watching. You can also use the Siri button to as for something and search results which will be displayed on the TV screen. It features Bluetooth 4.0 to to connect the TV box and control for turning on or off and adjusting volume. Other features include accelerometer, gyroscope and 3-month battery life and the recharging is done via Lightning connector.

Some of the apps that were demoed are apps from Netflix, HBO Now and Hulu with redefined and improves user interface. Apple also showcased a number of games like Galaxy On Fire, Rayman Adventures, Disney Infinity Star Wars, Guitar Hero, and more.

Apple TV: apps will be universal between Apple TV, iPad, and iPhone. Once you purchase the app on any of your iOS device, you will be able to play across all of them.

Apple TV will come in two models, 32GB model and 64GB model. The 32GB model is priced at$149 and the 64GB costs $199. It will release in October in 80 countries.

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