Apple's "awe dropping" Tuesday event has wrapped up , and we're all still taking in the new paper-thin iPhone Air line ( not everyone's in awe of it) as well as the iPhone 17 Pro . But something caught my ear in the middle of the iPhone Air announcement. Along with other connectivity support, Apple made sure to add that the iPhone Air would support Thread. In a presentation where every second and word was intentional, it means a lot that the company included it. ( Preorders for the iPhone 17 Air open at 5 a.m. PT on Sept. 12.)

"So, what's Thread?" is probably your response. It's a communication standard that's all about the smart home, and it's a sign that Apple's still invested in growing the Apple Home app. Even more importantly, it's a nod to Apple's continued work with Siri

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