Apple TV 4K Gets A12 Bionic • Hacker News Board

Re: Apple TV 4K Gets A12 Bionic

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Post by valuearb » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:43 PM UTC

edsemail123 wrote: post #6

That link says that it has the A10x fusion, doesn't seem to mention the A12 at all.

Its the link for the old model.

Re: Apple TV 4K Gets A12 Bionic

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Post by bredren » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:43 PM UTC

yazaddaruvala wrote: post #24

crazygringo wrote: post #9

And still no support for spatial audio with AirPods Pro? I continue to be mystified why spatial audio only works for watching movies on iOS devices. I know the official explanation is that the host device needs an accelerometer and gyroscope... but Apple TV's tend to stay still, you know. It baffles me why you can get amazing spatial audio watching a movie on a tiny screen... or regular stereo audio watching a movie…

Taking a random guess, I think it’s because the location of the AppleTV doesn’t help identify the location of the actual screen. There would need to be some awkward configuration step (redone every time the AppleTV or screen moves) that Apple just wouldn’t ask its customers to do.

Perhaps Apple will release an accessory that attaches to the TV itself.

Re: Apple TV 4K Gets A12 Bionic

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Post by rsanheim » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:43 PM UTC

Finally, a remote upgrade. It looks promising, and could be really great if they included some physical feedback on buttons for use in the dark.

Re: Apple TV 4K Gets A12 Bionic

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Post by spullara » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:44 PM UTC

ping_pong wrote: post #22

As a current AppleTV 4K owner, I have no idea how any of this is different from the previous version. I don't any any discernible difference. I already have HDR, Dolby Atmos, etc. What I really want is the ability to make my remote control beep so I can find it. That's literally the only feature that I want at this point.

I put a brightly colored case on it so it is easy to see.

https://www.amazon.com/Nightglow-Silicone-Controller-Lanyard...

Re: Apple TV 4K Gets A12 Bionic

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Post by nikisweeting » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:45 PM UTC

ping_pong wrote: post #22

As a current AppleTV 4K owner, I have no idea how any of this is different from the previous version. I don't any any discernible difference. I already have HDR, Dolby Atmos, etc. What I really want is the ability to make my remote control beep so I can find it. That's literally the only feature that I want at this point.

I just want a web browser. I almost returned the thing in a fit of confused sadness when I found out it has no browser.

Re: Apple TV 4K Gets A12 Bionic

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Post by breals » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:45 PM UTC

rolobio wrote: post #16

I have the last 4K TV model, and I loathe the remote. Will the new remote be backwards compatible?

The new Siri Remote will be available separately for $59, and is compatible with the previous-generation Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD.

Re: Apple TV 4K Gets A12 Bionic

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Post by ghostpepper » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:45 PM UTC

meepmorp wrote: post #31

ping_pong wrote: post #22

As a current AppleTV 4K owner, I have no idea how any of this is different from the previous version. I don't any any discernible difference. I already have HDR, Dolby Atmos, etc. What I really want is the ability to make my remote control beep so I can find it. That's literally the only feature that I want at this point.

They also redesigned the remote so that it's not a gigantic pain in the ass.

Can I pay for just the new remote? Will it work with the old AppleTV 4K?

Re: Apple TV 4K Gets A12 Bionic

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Post by defaultname » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:45 PM UTC

goodcjw2 wrote: post #18

Honestly speaking, the problem with Apple TV is that chips like A12 are such a overkill for TV box use cases. I recently purchased a $30 Roku and find it has almost 99% of the features that an Apple TV would have (including airplay2). Yes, Apple TV would have better color, visual quality, etc, but that's way into the realm of dismissed return for the investment IMHO.

I recently moved my Apple TV to another room (for Fitness+ use) so we started relying upon a Chromecast with Google TV.

What a downgrade. It made me remember how horrid AV components often were, where multi-second delays, slow loading, horrid transitions, etc, were just normal. The Chromecast Google TV device has a 4 core, 1.9Ghz device, yet it seems extremely underpowered.

Having a beefy processor in an AV device is hugely beneficial. I don't want lag. I want everything to work effortlessly.

Re: Apple TV 4K Gets A12 Bionic

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Post by antiterra » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:45 PM UTC

pradn wrote: post #38

> the first streaming player to be both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos certified Is this true? Through my `ChromeCast with Google TV`, I can get Dolby Vision (as my TV tells me) and Dolby Atmos (as my speakers tell me). I am reliably able to get these very noticeable formats via HBO Max. Or does this just mean they went the extra step to get some sort of official certification?

It was true in 2018, when this info page was made, which was a couple years before the ChromeCast had it, I believe.

Re: Apple TV 4K Gets A12 Bionic

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Post by plahteenlahti » Tue, Apr 20, 2021, 5:45 PM UTC

The new remote is a welcome change. If it's backwards compatible I might end up buying just to replace the current one which is very inaccurate for navigating.