The new Apple TV has twice as much RAM as the previous model, but apps and games can’t use it
9to5mac.com Nov 15, 2026

The new Apple TV has twice as much RAM as the previous model, but apps and games can’t use it

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Apple released the Apple TV 4K with an A19 chip, 128 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM—double the memory of its predecessor—yet tvOS caps each app at 2 GB of usable RAM. The operating system also limits app bundles to roughly 4 GB, with an additional 20 GB for assets. The higher internal memory does not benefit gaming or developer projects that rely on more RAM, leaving the new hardware’s potential largely unrealized.

💡 Why It Matters

  • · The mismatch between upgraded specs and software limits undermines Apple’s positioning of the TV as a gaming platform, potentially stalling third‑party development and consumer expectations.