The Apple TV may get 120Hz support before the iPhone

Whereas we’re nonetheless awaiting some signal that Apple goes to launch new merchandise someday this month, there’s no scarcity of Apple TV rumors. After listening to rumblings of a brand new distant and attainable FaceTime assist, the newest report has the brand new streaming field including assist for super-smooth 120Hz 4K TV units.

In line with tvOS 14.5 code noticed by 9to5Mac, the Apple TV 4K can be gaining assist for 120Hz shows. In fundamental phrases, the quicker a display refreshes the smoother photos look, however the Apple TV field at the moment solely the usual 60Hz refresh fee. A quicker refresh fee wouldn’t imply all that a lot for motion pictures—most TVs use software program to compensate for decrease body charges—however it could make an enormous distinction with video games, significantly Apple Arcade. With a more recent chip, Apple TV can be a lot highly effective to run console-quality video games, and opening up 120Hz assist may entice higher-end titles to the system.

We’ve been listening to loads about 120Hz within the lead-up to the launch of the following iPhone, however that is the primary time we’ve heard that the Apple TV can be getting assist for higher-refresh-rate shows. ProMotion already brings 120Hz refresh charges to the iPad Professional, and rumors have instructed the tech can even be coming to the iPhone 13 Professional’s show within the fall. 

Help for 120Hz video would propel Apple TV 4K to the entrance of the streaming pack. No different streaming field from Google, Roku, or Amazon has but to deliver assist for 120Hz TVs. To reap the benefits of the function, you will have an HDMI 2.1 cable that delivers 18Gbps bandwidth and a more recent 4K tv that helps 120Hz.