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My issues with thread-only devices began a few months ago exactly at the time I upgraded from iOS 15 to 16 (no Betas).  I did do the upgrade offered in 16.2 but Thread devices (Eve/Nanoleaf/Wemo) work for a few hours and then "no response" takes over.  Apple Home is not reliable: everything works fine as long I elect not to use any Thread devices, and all the Thread devices worked flawlessly in iOS 15.  Go figure!

Whatever happened to Airpods Max?  I loved the sound quality of mine but ended up selling them cuz they were so heavy and uncomfortable to wear for extended periods.  Seems like Apple is ceding its headphone market to sister Beats line.  

My Home system got messed up with 16.1 and I have tried working with Apple Support for over a month.  All was working great under iOS 15 but when I installed 16 (not beta) it killed all my 11 Thread devices (Eve/Wemo/Nanoleaf) but all other 34 non-Thread devices are working fine.  So after numerous factory resets with still "no response" I gave up on all Thread devices and put them in storage.  Apple is not serious about smart home automation.

Good write-up. Yes, I wanted so badly to buy this black U2 to replace my previous Ultra 2 purchased December 2023, but I passed because it did not have the oxygen sensor.  Hope this legal conflict can be resolved soon.

I have never understood Apple’s market strategy with these bundles.  I do not play games, and would consider a TV, Music, iCloud bundle, but Apple does not offer one.  Arcade is in all the bundles; not appealing to me.  Also, I have no interest in News or Fitness.  So Apple, bundle me TV, Music and iCloud at a reasonable price and I will sign up.

Slow Horses is a great show.  I was also hoping for some recognition to Apple for "Pachinko" now streaming season 2.  But to date the best series ever on ATV was two seasons of "Tehran." 

Have been waiting forever for these headphones, but after the recent Sonos App update bricked my 12-speaker Sonos home setup I have lost confidence in Sonos.  Will be selling off my system (lots of $$$ spent) and moving on.  Any suggestions on a replacement?  Maybe Bose or Apple (wish Apple would purchase Sonos because as good as the big HomePod is, it needs soundbars and bass modules).

Now we need Apple to release a new Apple Studio display compatible with TB5

alandail said:

Why don't they just use Starlink?

I doubt Cook or Apple Board would ever consider any business relationship with Musk given their vast difference in beliefs (political/personal).  I have used Starlink from a remote mountain cabin and in the air (commercial airline) and it is very stable and fast. That said, Starlink would be a great company for Apple to invest in, as well as Sonos.

Remember, none of these Watches will come with the Blood Oxygen sensor, so I will keep my 9 and Ultra 2 (Sep 3023) even though I really like the black U2.  Plus, the Ultra has great battery life.