Apple’s new TV set-top box will play 4K content, sport faster processor

Samuel Axon

CUPERTINO, Calif.—Aside from iPhones, the Apple TV was the most rumored device ahead of Apple's September event. Today, the company announced a new Apple TV set-top box that's in-line with most previous speculations: it can play 4K and HDR content, thanks to support from a faster processor.

4K output may not be enticing for those who don't consume 4K content already. Movies and TV shows filmed in 4K are not the majority yet, but companies have been working to produce more of this high-quality video content. Netflix has over 100 titles streaming in 4K—but, as with any 4K content, you need a 4K-capable display to watch it.