Apple enhances smart home capabilities with iPhone updates and new devices planned for 2025
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Apple is making strides in smart home technology with recent iPhone updates that support Thread radio frequency. This allows iPhones to connect directly to smart home devices, simplifying the process and enhancing compatibility with the Matter standard. The company plans to release a smart display in spring 2025, which will function like a HomePod with a touchscreen. Additional devices, including an upgraded Apple TV and a HomePod Mini 2, are also expected later in the year. Apple aims to expand its smart home ecosystem, including a security camera in 2026. The updates position Apple to compete more effectively in the smart home market, enhancing user control and connectivity.