Ambient sensing and cameras to power Apple Home Hub personalization
According to strings accidentally left in a macOS Tahoe update, Apple's Home Hub will offer user profiles, with identity verification provided by ambient sensing and built-in cameras. Apple's Home Hub will seemingly support user accounts. With the macOS 26.7 release candidate build, Apple inadvertently revealed details about several of its upcoming products , including a camera-equipped model of…
AppleInsider has uncovered details through a macOS Tahoe update that suggest the upcoming Home Hub device will feature user profiles and identity verification through ambient sensing and built-in cameras. The code reveals that the device will support user accounts, potentially allowing for personalized settings and experiences. Two variants of the Home Hub are rumored to be released, one with a speaker-type base and another wall-mounted version, aligning with previous reports.
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