Apple's latest Macs and iPads, including the 16-inch MacBook Pro and the M4 iPad Pro, feature a hidden Thread radio component designed for smart home integration. This new addition, which has not been publicly disclosed by Apple, enhances the devices' capabilities to connect with smart home devices. The Thread radio is a low-power, wireless mesh networking protocol that facilitates communication between smart home products, improving connectivity and interoperability. FCC reports indicate the presence of this component. Additionally, the M4 iPad Pro includes a new privacy feature.
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There’s a secret smart home radio in your new Mac: The 16-inch MacBook Pro is one of several of Apple’s newest computers and iPads that FCC reports indicate have a Thread radio. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge When Apple… https://t.co/uTkzEzRVjo #ai #ainews
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