New Apple TV streamer tipped in tvOS beta code

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A new Apple TV media streamer could be on the way. References to new Apple TV hardware have been spotted by 9to5Mac in the tvOS 13.4 beta code, which was released earlier this week to developers.

The next-gen device, which carries the codename 'T1125' (the current Apple TV 4K is tagged 'J105a' while the standard HD model is 'J42d'), could have a more powerful chip. That'd be good news for gamers as a more powerful processor should improve the performance of Apple Arcade games.

Other features on our wish list include HDMI 2.1 compatibility, in-line with the HDMI standard supported by new TVs. With such additional features alongside Apple's excellent performance and substantial 4K HDR library, we could have a new favourite streamer on our hands.

We know what we want from Apple's seemingly impending next-gen streamer, but we'll have to wait patiently – perhaps until Apple's annual spring hardware event in March – to find out whether it will oblige.

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Becky is a hi-fi, AV and technology journalist, formerly the Managing Editor at What Hi-Fi? and Editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines. With over twelve years of journalism experience in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices.

In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.