The new Apple TV brings Siri, apps, and games to the big screen, costs $149
Dubbed tvOS, the new operating system offers a more modern design, consistent with what you get on your iPhone and iPad, along with an impressive number of features that make searching and actually watching video content a breeze. To get to the stuff you love, you'll be using the Bluetooth-enabled remote, which holds enough charge to last you up to 3 months, and features volume controls, a touch pad to navigate around, and most importantly: Siri. With the help of the personal assistant, you can search and filter results using your voice only, not to mention that you'll also be able to check stuff like the weather, the score of ongoing games, and even the cast of the movie you're currently watching.
But Apple TV's ambitions extend to gaming, as well, and titles like Crossy Road and Beat Sports were demo'd on stage to showcase what games on the big screen feel like. With the latter title, you can use the remote, which features a gyroscope and accelorometer, in order to zap at incoming tunes just like you would on a Nintendo Wii. Finally, Apple TV can also be used to do your shopping, with popular app Gilt serving as an example of how that would work.
The 32GB Apple TV version will cost $149, while the more spacious, 64 gig model will set you back $199. The box will hit the market in late October, and the company outlined an ambitious roll-out plan that would see Apple TV become available in some 80 countries over time.
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