I'm a huge fan of the Apple TV 4K, and I'm saying that as somebody who has an aging first-gen model. Apple has since released two more generations, and rumors suggest a fourth generation is set to arrive at some point in 2026. When that happens, I'll finally pull the trigger and make the jump.
While there's nothing inherently wrong with my model, it's overdue for an upgrade. Recent updates have shut out my device completely, and I'm afraid when something really cool comes along like Apple Intelligence support, it'll skip my first-gen model too. It's already starting on what seem to be basic things, so I don't have much hope my device will have the AI update if it comes.
This sort of thing is bound to happen with any piece of technology, and I knew the writing was on the wall when I picked up my device used on eBay in 2024, since it was already seven years old at that point. It wasn't until small things started skipping the first-gen that I finally decided enough was enough.
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