Apple TV 2022 killer upgrade just leaked — what you need to know

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Apple TV 2021 killer upgrade just leaked — what you lot need to know

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The rumored Apple Goggle box 2021 refresh is gearing upwardly for gaming with news that the upcoming ready-top box will support a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.

The electric current line-upwards of Apple Tv set devices are hampered by the hardware, with Apple TV 4K capped at 60Hz. Simply 9to5Mac spotted references in the tvOS14.v beta code that mention 120Hz support, bolstering the instance for a new Apple TV this year.

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We already know that Apple is shoring up the Apple Arcade game library, adding NBA 2K21, Fantasian, and a slew of classic iOS games to the service merely last week. Given that the tvOS14.5 beta rolled out support for the PS5 and Xbox Serial X controllers earlier this twelvemonth, it'south a safe bet to presume that Apple is focusing on gaming this year.

The new Apple TV volition need to transport with an HDMI ii.1 port to support 120Hz at 4K. 9to5Mac reported that such a device was in the works back in 2019, but we've yet to see it. But Cupertino is never ane to blitz things to market to play catch-up with competitors either, so it could be testing this internally and waiting for the opportune moment to launch a new gaming-focussed Apple tree Tv.

Just look at Apple'due south iPhones; the iPhone 12 serial comes with a 60Hz refresh rate, while Android devices boast 90Hz to 120Hz — even budget handsets like the OnePlus Nord. And while Apple is rumored to be working on a foldable iPhone, it doesn't seem to be in any blitz to release it.

But from what we've heard most the Apple TV 2021 refresh, the set-top box should be perfectly poised to win gamers over. Carry in mind, you'll need a Television that supports 120Hz, then head over to Tom's Guide's pick of best gaming TVs.

Ideally, you desire a 4K TV with 120Hz support if a next-gen panel is on the cards, and the upcoming Apple TV refresh is just some other reason to futureproof your setup.

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Shabana is T3'due south News Editor covering tech and gaming, and has been writing near video games for about a decade (and playing them since forever). Also equally contributing to Tom'southward Guide, she's had bylines at major gaming sites during her freelance career earlier settling downwardly at T3, and has podcasts, streaming, and video content under her belt to kick. Outside of piece of work, she as well plays video games and should actually think about expanding her hobbies.

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