Apple's New Macs and iPads Feature Hidden Thread Radios

Recent FCC filings reveal that Apple has secretly included Thread radios in many of its devices since September 2023, potentially enhancing smart home connectivity.

• Thread radios are found in various new iPads and Macs, including the M3 MacBook Pros and M4 iPad Pros.
• These radios are currently inactive and not listed in official specifications.
• The Thread protocol supports low-energy, mesh networking, crucial for smart home devices.
• Apple may activate these radios in future updates, aligning with the Matter smart home standard.
• This move could make iPads and Macs function as smart home hubs or border routers.

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