Apple TV 4K leak points to October 13 launch with bitstream audio

A new Apple TV 4K is expected on October 13, 2026, alongside an updated HomePod mini and a smart home hub. Developer code hints at bitstream audio passthrough, an A19 or A19 Pro chip, up to 12 GB of RAM and Wi-Fi 7, at $199–249.

• Launch expected October 13, 2026, with HomePod mini and a smart home hub
• Developer code hints at bitstream passthrough for AV receiver decoding
• A19 or A19 Pro chip, up to 12 GB RAM and Wi-Fi 7 via Apple's N1 chip
• tvOS 27.2 beta supports up to four HomePods; price seen at $199–249