<P> On September 9 , 2015 , Apple announced the fourth generation Apple TV , to ship in October 2015 . It is the first major update to the platform since the release of the second generation Apple TV on September 1 , 2010 . Tim Cook took the stage and said `` The future of TV is apps '' . He also stated that the Apple TV needed a modern OS . While following the form factor of the previous 2nd and 3rd generation models , it is slightly taller in size . Featuring a new touch remote allowing swipe - to - select functionality instead of the old remote 's arrow button , with integrated Siri support with a built in microphone and an accelerometer ( IMU ) . The Siri button on the remote allows several functions , including searching across providers for content , accessing additional metadata , and video / audio controls . </P>
<P> On September 9 , 2015 , Apple announced the fourth generation Apple TV , to ship in October 2015 . It is the first major update to the platform since the release of the second generation Apple TV on September 1 , 2010 . Tim Cook took the stage and said `` The future of TV is apps '' . He also stated that the Apple TV needed a modern OS . While following the form factor of the previous 2nd and 3rd generation models , it is slightly taller in size . Featuring a new touch remote allowing swipe - to - select functionality instead of the old remote 's arrow button , with integrated Siri support with a built in microphone and an accelerometer ( IMU ) . The Siri button on the remote allows several functions , including searching across providers for content , accessing additional metadata , and video / audio controls . </P>
when did 4th gen apple tv come out
when did 4th gen apple tv come out
October 2015
October 2015