In early 2019, I published an article about the hardware and software functionality that I hoped the next version of the Apple TV would include. In May of 2022, Apple finally released the third generation Apple TV 4K. We upgraded our seven Apple TVs, to this latest model. And, here is my review of the 2022 Apple TV 4K’s capabilities. Continue reading Review: Apple TV 4K (3d gen, 2022)
In May 2021, Apple released the second generation Apple TV 4K, and we upgraded all seven of our Apple TVs to the new model. After living with it, my verdict is this: the biggest upgrade is the redesigned Siri remote — larger, aluminum, and finally usable in the dark — but the new box disappoints in several areas, including an aging A12 processor and an HDMI port that’s 2.1 in name only. Continue reading Review: Apple TV 4K (2d gen, 2021)
It has been about two years since the Apple TV 4K was released, the average time between Apple TV refreshes. So, it is timely to consider what comes next. This is my wish list for the successor to the Apple TV 4K, as well as improvements to tvOS. It’s what I would build were I the product owner of Apple TV. As a videophile, I overindex on features like video and audio quality. However, my suggestions also are based on our family’s initial experiences with Apple’s new gaming service, Apple Arcade. Continue reading My Wish List for the Next Apple TV & tvOS
As of Fall 2023, the the best graphics subsystem for the MPV media player is a combination of vo_gpu_next, libplacebo and Vulkan. This includes recent Windows-based PCs, Linux-based devices, and Android-based devices. Although Apple devices running macOS, iOS, and tvOS prefer Metal 3, currently, there is not a Metal backend for MPV. Previously, that meant that MPV had to use Apple’s deprecated OpenGL subsystem. Now, it is possible to use MoltenVK for significant performance gains over OpenGL. Continue reading How To: Configuring MPV for Best Video Quality Including 4K Upscaling
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