Apple's New Macs and iPads Feature Hidden Thread Radios

Apple has quietly added Thread radios, a key component for smart home connectivity, to several new Macs and iPads released since September 2023. Although not listed in the product specs, FCC reports confirm their presence. Thread, a low-power, low-bandwidth protocol, is essential for the new smart home standard Matter, which Apple helped develop. This inclusion suggests future potential for enhanced smart home integrations and connectivity with various IoT devices.