Thursday, 5 March, 2026
iPad Pro Gains Thread Support, Potentially Reviving Its Role as Apple Home Hub
By Isha
Apple's latest M5-powered iPad Pro introduces the N1 wireless chip, officially adding Thread support—the first iPad to do so. This enhancement enables seamless integration with Thread-enabled smart home devices, aligning with the Matter standard. While the iPad Pro can't fully replace a dedicated Thread border router due to its lack of constant power, this development hints at Apple's strategy to reinstate the iPad as a central Apple Home hub.
Read full story at The Verge