(2017-09-15, 09:51)wrxtasy Wrote: I will be interested to see what hardware upscaled picture quality the new Apple TV 4K can output when it is permanently set to a 4K screen resolution.
Maybe they will have an option to Auto Resolution switch for optimal picture outputs. Who knows.
Yes. AIUI applications have no control over output resolution or frame rate, and the tvOS-based Apple TV 4 doesn't (or didn't last time I checked) have a manual option of 23.976/24p output - just 50 or 60Hz. I've never been that impressed with the Apple TV as a solution for watching 24p content as a result.
Who knows if the new Apple TV 4K will now support 24p output - it would make sense if they are going for the 'high-end' movies (with HDR10/DolbyVision/HLG output) Apple's announcement that UHD HDR content won't cost more - and that existing purchased HD movies will be upgraded to UHD HDR at zero cost (if the movie is released in this format) appears to be a major bonus. (Though not relevant to Kodi)
On the other hand, the excellent native UI and support for 50Hz output makes it a good choice as a non-Kodi catch-up TV platform for European broadcast 25/50Hz catch up TV services like the BBC's iPlayer - which offers 720/50p - and the equivalent from SVT, NRK, DR etc. DR's in particular has a lovely UI.
If they can get 24p output working properly - then Netflix, Amazon and Apple iTunes Store content (which you also watch on iPad, iPhone, laptop etc.) on a single box is a compelling solution, particularly if integrated. (Though again - not Kodi specific)