2026 Apple TV 4K to Keep Same Design, Launch Expected After Siri AI in iOS 27
The article reports on the upcoming 2026 Apple TV 4K refresh, noting that it will retain the same squircle shape and black plastic design as the current model, with no external changes. The update is planned for 2026 but Apple is expected to delay its launch until after Siri AI launches in iOS 27. The piece is a brief rumor roundup focused on design expectations.
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The Apple TV 4K hasn't been updated since 2022, and it's due for a refresh.
An update is planned for 2026, but Apple is likely going to wait to launch it after Siri AI launches in iOS 27.
Apple TV design updates don't happen often, and that's not changing.
The next Apple TV is going to have the same squircle shape as the current model, and it'll continue to be made from a black plastic material.
We're expecting the 2026 Apple TV to be indistinguishable from the existing Apple TV on the exterior, with no changes to size or design.
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