Judging by a leaked Apple identifier, the next-generation Apple TV will get a major upgrade with the A19 or A19 Pro system-on-chip.
In June 2026, tvOS 27 code revealed that the Apple TV 4K was on track to receive Siri AI support. Now, Apple's own code has revealed even more about the hardware that will make this change possible.
According to MacRumors, the model identifier of the upcoming Apple TV 4K suggests the device will feature the A19 or A19 Pro chip. While this change will undoubtedly give the new model 8GB or 12GB of RAM, up from 6GB on the 2022 variant with the A15 Bionic chip, it will also allow for Apple Intelligence.
Additionally, the alleged use of an A19 or A19 Pro chip aligns with a June 2026 leak claiming the new Apple TV 4K would ship with Apple's N1 networking chip. The N1 is already found in devices that feature Apple's A19 and A19 Pro chips, those being the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro.
It would make sense for Apple to use a tried-and-true combination for its upcoming Apple TV 4K refresh. New chip aside, however, Tuesday's leak doesn't offer any significant details about the next-generation Apple TV.
Previous rumors have suggested that the device will ship with a new Siri Remote, though it's unclear if this accessory will include new features like ultra-wideband support or Find My integration. Going back even further, an August 2025 rumor claimed the next Apple TV 4K would gain the A17 Pro chip, though this seems unlikely at this point.
Apple could unveil an updated Apple TV 4K at its "Surprise and Shine" event, which will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. However, there have been rumors for about 18 months that the device is imminent.
