The new Apple TV will not support 4K video

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Apple TV will undergo major changes, but the ability to play content in 4K resolution can not be.

If you follow the rumors, you know: this summer, Apple may introduce an updated set-top box Apple TV. It is expected that the hardware "stuffing" will become more powerful, and software component - functionality. In particular, the device will be installed proprietary processor last generation, A8, as well as increased local memory device (rumored to be up to 128 GB).

However, the presence of the chip A8, technically capable to play video in 4K, does not imply endorsement of this possibility at the software. Apple reportedly believes that 4K video technology is in its infancy and so far is not enough popular and in demand. Amazon and YouTube added support for 4K last year, but today the number of videos in this resolution is very small. This is due to two reasons:

Firstly, consumers have virtually no device capable of displaying video such a high resolution;

secondly, the "delivery" of the content in 4K resolution is much more expensive than in Full HD - requires much more traffic and capacity for compression.

Apple's position is understandable. At the same time, it is 4K support in the new Apple TV could spur the popularization of the standard and lead to the gradual improvement of infrastructure delivery of content to the required level. Apple did not stop to release a laptop with only one rare standard, creating a lot of headaches owners - but something prevents implement the program function in already suitable for this device. The mind can not understand.

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