A Revamped Apple TV
Following the Apple TV 4K, reports surfaced of an “Apple TV 2020” model that could be released this year. This new Apple TV device would converge new Apple services like Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade more intuitively, and it would be the 6th generation of Apple TV hardware.
This could go two ways. It’s a bit early in the development cycle for a new Apple TV, but Apple could release a smaller, nimbler device at a lower price – something similar to Chromecast that will feature the latest Apple services.
Another possibility is that physical Apple TVs may be done forever. Apple could very well see the future as a service-based model for Apple TV+ and AirPlay 2. TVs and other home entertainment devices are already coming out with AirPlay 2 compatibility built right in, so there’s never been less need for a physical Apple TV device. It may be time for this line to fade away, especially since Apple reportedly makes no profit from it.