Apple TV gets better for gamers, but without a new processor that can only go so far.
It was an announcement-packed WWDC as always this year, but those of us looking for confirmation of a new Apple TV 4K model – recently rumored to be on the cusp of release – went away disappointed.new Apple TV 4K
Apple TV only really gained some credibility in the gaming area with the launch of Apple Arcade last year – a monthly subscription service to games running on iOS. It’s mostly indie games and titles for mobile / iPad, but it does give Apple TV owners a better reason to be gaming on their streaming hardware. Apple Arcade
There were a few new gaming-related features announced for existing Apple TV models, though, including a quick resume function for speedily popping back into your game sessions where you left off. It’s a feature already available on the PS4 and Xbox One, while the next-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles are set to banish long loading times with their improved power and storage solutions – but it’s still a boon to see it on Apple TV at all.
