![]() While the size changes are each in the 0.1 to 0.2mm range, weight has jumped by nearly 0.5 ounces on the 6s, and 0.7 ounces on the 6s Plus. As expected, the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are slightly larger in each dimension than before - just enough to make trim-fitting cases bulge - but they’ll be noticeably heavier. Perhaps the new 802.11ac support will be enough for HomeKit?Ģ) The iPhone 6s + 6s Plus May Barely Look Different, But They’ll Feel Heavier. But it’s surprisingly absent from the new Apple TV, which Apple has (until yesterday) publicly touted as a hub for HomeKit accessories the box only supports Bluetooth 4.0. ![]() ![]() So it was natural to see Bluetooth 4.2 pop up in the new iPhones and iPads, following its stealthy rollout in the sixth-generation iPod touch this summer. The Bluetooth SIG calls it “ideal for the Internet of Things,” such as wirelessly connected home appliances. It’s even more power-efficient than before, offers privacy and security improvements, and promises 2.5X speed increases alongside 10X data capacity increases. Which Is Weird Because, Well, HomeKit.) As new versions of Bluetooth go, Bluetooth 4.2 sounds like a no-brainer for Apple to support. Here are the things you’ll want to know about the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPad Pro, iPad mini 4, and Apple TV 4…ġ) Bluetooth 4.2 Is Everywhere! (Except The New Apple TV. Apple’s “Hey Siri” special event was so completely jammed with major announcements that a lot of little details fell through the cracks - performance differences between the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, battery surprises in the iPad Pro and iPad mini 4, and connectivity omissions in the Apple TV 4, just to name a few.Įvery year, once the event’s dust has settled, I dig through all of the information out there to bring you a clearer picture of what to expect from Apple’s latest devices.
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