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A new Apple TV has been in the rumor mill for months, but that might soon come to an end. 

The rumors suggest increased processing power and Apple-designed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips — likely the N1 we saw in this week’s iPhone lineup. The design is expected to remain the same, which may not be ideal for users seeking the feel of a new TV box. Still, there’s no need to fix the design if it’s not broken. 

The performance jump could be huge, especially if Apple upgrades from the A15 Bionic chip in the current model to the A17 Pro, as a recent leak suggests. That would help with heavy apps, high frame rate games, and future tvOS features that could make the most out of Apple Intelligence.

Wireless is the other big story. Multiple reports mention an in-house chip, which could potentially bring Wi-Fi 6E or even Wi-Fi 7 into the Apple TV. Plus, a stronger Bluetooth connection is also expected, which would reduce latency when playing games.

Some wilder rumors even suggested that we might see a built-in front-facing camera to make FaceTime even easier on the Apple TV. However, this is unlikely to happen, at least not in the upcoming model.

As we mentioned, rumors about this new TV box have been around for ages, but Apple might launch the new Apple TV before the end of the year.