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Verge review finds new Apple TV 4K lacking after four years

The Verge's reviewer waited four years for the next Apple TV 4K and wanted a faster chip, 120Hz video and a remote locator; the old box stays great.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Hank Ledger on BBN Overnight
Published 12:55 AM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Verge: “As a TV enthusiast, I was hoping for more from the Apple TV 4K”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 12:55 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Dr. Nina Byte and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Apple TV.
BBN covered this story before: 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed' Renewed For Season 2 By Apple TV (October 14).

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Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSo what happened with the Apple TV? I thought we were celebrating that show Apple renewed.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Verge ran a review from a self-described TV enthusiast who waited four years for a new Apple TV 4K and says he hoped for more.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe wanted a new chip, a faster refresh rate and a remote locator.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentDoes this affect me? I own a couch and a remote that lives inside it.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Verge calls the twenty twenty-two box a great one, so your current setup is fine.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhether a remote locator exists in the new one, I'd check before you buy anything.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSo what comes next?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNobody knows yet. The review doesn't say what Apple plans, so the wait may simply continue.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentFour years. Maximum pleasure, not guaranteed.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFor the record, I asked for the footage on every story tonight.