Apple’s streaming system, the Apple TV has not seen an improve since over the previous three and a half years. But that’s mentioned to be modified quickly, as a report now hints that Apple could also be an Apple TV refresh, citing hints throughout the code of Apple’s tvOS 14.5 beta. According to a report in 9to5Mac, references to 120Hz refresh fee have been discovered within the tvOS 14.5 beta. 120Hz refresh fee is one thing that might not work on the present era Apple TV attributable to {hardware} limitations. The 9to5Mac report says that a number of references to 120Hz and “supports 120Hz” have been added to tvOS’ PineBoard within the newest beta launch. PineBoard is the inner identify of the system that controls the Apple TV interface. The references, in keeping with 9to5Mac, these references strongly recommend that Apple is internally testing a 120Hz mode for Apple TV.
Current Apple TV 4K doesn’t help 120Hz, even with a software program replace. That is as a result of the current-generation Apple TV is provided with an HDMI 2.0 port – restricted to 4K decision at 60Hz. To allow 120Hz refresh fee, HDMI 2.1 is required. The Apple TV interface will really feel a lot smoother with the next refresh fee, which might additionally require a 120Hz appropriate TV. 9to5Mac had, again in 2019, reported that an Apple TV product with HDMI 2.1 port have been beneath growth. At the identical time, it was mentioned that the brand new Apple TV would characteristic an A12 chip. However, that product was by no means launched.
Bloomberg had not too long ago reported that an upgraded Apple TV remains to be on monitor for 2021, and it’s being mentioned that Apple is working with cable corporations to supply a common distant management.
