The keynote of September 9 where Apple has planned to present their new iPhones And who knows whether to also publicize the new generation of Apple TV, that is why the rumors are already beginning to occur more and more insistently and sources close to Apple have begun to provide more details on prices, availability and release dates of the different products, including the aforementioned Apple TV.
The latest information indicates that the starting price of Apple's set-top-box would be in a range between andBetween $ 149 to $ 199, significantly higher (almost double) than the previous generation of Apple TV that is currently available for "only" $ 79 and which was launched back in 2012 at a price of $ 99.
This price is not clear to me if it will benefit or hurt sales of the device, we will have to see the final specifications and what it is capable of, but it is clear that its direct competitors (Roku, Google and Amazon) have much more affordable devices if the price is confirmed in the end.
Anyway according to these same sources, Apple plans to keep the Apple TV 3 as range access device, something like the basic model, preserving of course the current price. On the other hand the appearance of the Apple TV 4 according to rumors, will be very similar to the third generation but physically the device will be a little wider and thicker.
The new Apple TV will include compatibility with Siri, a new remote control that is said to be able to integrate motion sensors similar to a Wii remote, an app store with a software development kit for developers and a revamped user interface.
Is it known if the software update that this new Apple TV will bring will be compatible with the third generation Apple TV?