How Long Is A New Apple TV Actually Supposed To Last?
Older Apple TVs have received up to a decade of updates, but Apple doesn't promise that.
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At $299, the new Apple TV 4K is a lot to pay for a little black box that sits under your TV waiting for you to pick a show to watch. The fourth-generation model will be available November 13 with an A19 chip, an improved Siri Remote and hands-free Siri controls. For that price, how many years can you expect it to last before the next upgrade beckons?
Apple doesn't guarantee how many updates will be available for tvOS or how long its streaming boxes will be supported. But its history is a pretty good indication. Older Apple TVs have received major software updates for eight to 10 years, with security patches continuing beyond that. The hardware may continue to function long after it exits official support, with software and app...
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