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Apple’s new HomeKit architecture returns in iOS 16.4

Ryan Daws — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:31:20 +0000

Apple is re-releasing its new HomeKit architecture in iOS 16.4 after it was pulled in an earlier version. The architecture initially debuted in iOS 16.2 but users quickly ran into problems with devices getting stuck “updating” or becoming entirely unresponsive. Apple decided to pull the update while it investigated the issues. iOS 16.3 and iOS... Read more »

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Apple finally activates HomePod Mini’s climate sensor

Ryan Daws — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:04:25 +0000

Apple has finally activated the humidity and temperature sensor in the HomePod Mini. Earlier this month, Apple announced the second generation of its full-size HomePod. One of the new features was a sensor for detecting a room’s current temperature and humidity. Back in 2021, the teardown specialists at iFixit disassembled the HomePod Mini. iFixit discovered... Read more »

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