{
  "id": 3114310,
  "title": "Home Hub Code Hints at Face-Based Profile Switching",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/home-hub-code-hints-at-face-based-profile-switching",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-24T20:53:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/24/home-hub-ambient-sending/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's forthcoming home hub is rumored to support multiple user profiles with facial recognition capabilities for seamless switching, according to code discovered in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 update. The device will display distinct Personal Content for each user, accessible through Control Center or the Settings app on connected devices. The home hub is expected to run an operating system akin to tvOS, potentially featuring a Control Center and profile selection interface similar to those on the Apple TV.\n\nThe device is reported to incorporate cameras and ambient sensing technology to identify users and automatically switch profiles based on their presence. Code snippets suggest that users may need to enable Personal Content and grant ambient sensing permissions to access their personalized data. The home hub is expected to include a 7-inch display, capable of running apps and displaying a main home screen with quick-access widgets.\n\nTwo versions of the home hub are rumored, with one featuring a wall-mounted design and a speaker base. Apple is expected to unveil the home hub as early as September, potentially generating buzz ahead of its anticipated release.",
  "summary": "Apple's upcoming home hub will support multiple profiles and will include \"ambient sensing\" for identity verification, according to code we found in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 update. The accessory will show Personal Content for different users in the home, with options to select a profile via Control Center or the Settings app on the device. The home hub is expected to have an operating system similar…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}