The new Apple TV will likely come with a feature that makes it much easier to find movies and shows across multiple apps
The next Apple TV will reportedly come with a universal search feature that allows you to search across multiple apps with a single query, according to BuzzFeed News' John Paczkowski. It will also cost $149 rather than $200, the report says.
So, for instance, you'd theoretically be able to type in a search for "How I Met Your Mother" and see results from Netflix, iTunes, Hulu, etc. This would make it much quicker to find content than hopping between multiple apps.
If you want to see if a particular show or movie is available for streaming, you could type in a single query rather than sifting through content in different apps. You could also search for content by actors and directors as well, and then just choose which service you'd like to view it on.
You'd be able to do all of this with Siri too, Packzkowski notes, which isn't surprising given Siri integration has been hyped as one of the biggest new features to come with the new Apple TV.
It would be a much-needed addition to Apple TV, especially because Roku has offered universal search since as far back as 2012. But it's still a big win if you're set on Apple TV and don't want to switch to one of its competitors.
Other than universal search and Siri integration, the new Apple TV is expected to come with a new remote control with a touchpad and a microphone for Siri queries. The interface is expected to be similar to that of iOS 9.
We're likely to learn more about Apple's upcoming set top box at the company's event on Sept. 9.