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The standard iPhone 17 was enough for my upgrade
I moved from an iPhone 14 to the standard 17. The display and battery mattered more to me than paying for another Pro camera.
Mysa's in-floor thermostat worked after a stubborn HomeKit setup
I installed two Mysa thermostats during my bathroom remodel. Clear error codes helped; HomeKit pairing and the floor sensor were harder.
Ikea's HomeKit hub
Ikea's 2022 Dirigera hub promised affordable HomeKit, Matter, and Thread support; reliability was the test.
iOS 16.1 adds Matter support
The iOS 16.1 beta moved Apple toward Matter, but device certification and reliable pairing would decide whether it helped users.
Matter is here, finally
Matter 1.0 gave device makers a shared standard in 2022. I cared about whether my existing home devices would actually work together.
Intel readies 12th-gen Alder Lake chips
Alder Lake gave Intel a credible response to AMD, but its new mix of performance and efficiency cores also made software scheduling part of the test.
And there's a new MacBook Pro
Apple's 2021 MacBook Pro made its in-house chips the main event; MagSafe and the smaller bezel were welcome practical fixes.
macOS Monterey will release on October 25
Monterey's 2021 release offered practical collaboration improvements, but Mac and app compatibility mattered more than launch day.