7 facts about the new Apple TV, which you might not know

One of the most anticipated announcements was the release a new generation of Apple TV. Set-top box has received a large number of enthusiastic reviews, and captivates its functions after only one presentation: Siri, games and a beautiful interface.

It is no secret that a large number of these functions can now perform a number of other Smart TV. However, Apple could not even from the most expensive gadget to make very advanced device. For quite adequate price, paying attention to the number of possibilities. Especially when compared with the price Apple Pencil.

But the presentation of Eddy Cue, and a whole team of helpers had to tell a few. Or simply did not want to cover the weaknesses of the new Apple TV. We have collected 7 Things are not mentioned in the presentation, and that you might not know.

The prefix will not play 4K-video

The new set-top box does not support 4K video format - exclusively 1080p at 60 frames per second. It is obvious that now the content in the new format the video is not so much (which is why such a large TV with a resolution not yet in vogue), but it turns out offensively:

iPhone 6s / 6s Plus 4K can shoot, iPad Pro can handle 4K and console does not support this format. Apparently, it is necessary to wait for the next generation.

No game hits. At least initially

Despite the fact that Apple predicts a great future games on Apple the TV, the first time we see anything serious can not be: the size of the application is limited to 200 MB. For comparison - the game Infinity Blade III on the iPhone takes 1.93 GB. This clearly indicates that in the near future we will see a very small game like provided Crossy Road. In the future the situation will change, but until we have what we have: no competition with Xbox and PlayStation.

Strap for the remote is not included

On the pictures you can notice that a new remote control for Apple TV has a special armband. It is designed to ensure that during the active game the user dropped the remote and broke it: at one time it was a big problem for the controller of the Wii console. He was constantly broken, letting go of.

But the problem is that "the strap of salvation," as he was nicknamed in the network, supplied to the console is not included. It is sold separately and is very frustrating that the gadget cost $ 149-199 a piece of rubber has not been able to put in the package.

USB - no for you

On the rear panel of an updated Apple TV, you can notice the port USB Type-C of the new generation. If you find the same USB flash drive, you can download it and connect the content to the console to play. In addition, the Apple TV has a large enough storage: 32 and 64 GB. But do not hurry: Unlike Amazon Fire TV set-top boxes, in the port of the Apple USB console can only be used in exceptional cases. And, as you might imagine, watching pirated movies from a USB drive is not one of them.

Remote needs to be charged

Old remote control runs on batteries, but in a new - the battery must be recharged. The console has a port for insertion of the cable, but it is not entirely clear: this Lightning or USB-C, like the new MacBook.

more sound

The new generation of Apple TV supports music settings version 7.1. This means that if you have the appropriate equipment, the output can get incredible sound quality. It is reported that even in the presence of conventional speakers sound better.

HDMI-cable - separately

Everything is as usual. Apple sold any additional accessories (even if their cost price - a penny) separately. So it was with an HDMI cable, which at a price of $ 5 is not in the box with the prefix.

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The new console is called Siri Remote, as it allows one-touch call voice assistant Siri.

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