New rumours say the next Apple TV will have a built-in microphone, and the upgraded remote will get a speaker. The mic would let people talk to Siri without speaking into the remote or a HomePod. The speaker in the remote could help users find it when it is lost. The refresh is seen as overdue.
Apple has not updated the Apple TV box in years, while rivals keep adding features. Rumours point to an event called โ€˜Welcome Homeโ€™ with smart home announcements. Apple is trying to make its devices work better together at home. A built-in mic would also let the Apple TV act as a simple smart home hub.
Small upgrades like this shape how easily people use their TVs and smart homes, and show how Apple is competing in the living room.

New rumours say the next Apple TV will have a built-in microphone, and the upgraded remote will get a speaker. The mic would let people talk to Siri without speaking into the remote or a HomePod. The speaker in the remote could help users find it when it is lost. The refresh is seen as overdue.

Apple has not updated the Apple TV box in years, while rivals keep adding features. Rumours point to an event called โ€˜Welcome Homeโ€™ with smart home announcements. Apple is trying to make its devices work better together at home. A built-in mic would also let the Apple TV act as a simple smart home hub.

Small upgrades like this shape how easily people use their TVs and smart homes, and show how Apple is competing in the living room.

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