Here’s why Apple put a Thread radio in the iPhone 15 Pro / Yes, Thread has some cool smart home uses, but the wireless protocol could also replace Bluetooth in other parts of Apple’s ecosystem (www.theverge.com)

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The iPhone could be a Thread border router, but it probably shouldn’t be

The iPhone could control Thread smart home devices faster

Thread could replace Bluetooth as a way to connect peripherals like the Apple Watch to your iPhone

Thread would be fine for most smartwatch uses but not for audio streaming

Thread might just be a bonus radio

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[-] conciselyverbose@kbin.social 13 points 1 year ago

Ignoring that the point of Matter (which is so far not happening effectively) is to be a standard shared by all the major providers for smart stuff, this doesn't mean they're removing Bluetooth.

It means Bluetooth is a dumpster fire and they're switching their stuff to use better tech.

[-] overzeetop@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Bluetooth is a dumpster fire

Hard to argue with that.

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