Apple Discontinues Third-Generation Apple TVApple has discontinued the third-generation
Apple TV, removing it from its online store. Additionally, links to the Apple TV 3
now reroute to the fourth-generation Apple TV. Apple confirmed it was discontinuing the device in an email to employees and educators
obtained by
9to5Mac.
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The Cupertino company will continue to fulfill backlog orders for the device, but is now putting its attention behind the newer fourth-generation device. In early September, it was reported that Apple had
begun phasing out the Apple TV 3, pulling it from its brick-and-mortar stores
The Apple TV 3 was released in 2012 and given a spec bump the following year. In fall 2015, Apple announced the long-awaited fourth-generation Apple TV, including support for
Siri, the brand-new tvOS, and the
App Store.
Apple is still selling
refurbished versions of the Apple TV 3 for $59. The fourth-generation Apple TV can be
purchased from Apple's online and retail stores in two configurations: 32GB for $149 and 64GB for $199.
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