Apple's upcoming Home Hub tablet device appears to feature Photo Face integration, a feature also slated for the new iPhone Duo StandBy. Code sleuth pdfu discovered that setting up the Home Hub requires creating a Photo Face, which will display content based on who is nearby. This same Photo Face mechanism will power the iPhone Duo StandBy experience, explaining why Apple has kept the feature restricted in simulators.
The Home Hub is expected to launch on October 13 as a portable tablet carried around the home. Code leaks suggest the device will support shuffling photos, Memory slideshows, and shared albums, with users able to select specific collections or featured images. Screenshots indicate a tall, skinny modal interface over content, though previous rumors suggest a square display design.
Additionally, leaker pdfu revealed code hints at expanded StandBy faces and configurations, alongside confirmation that iPhone Duo supports Tap to Pay on both displays with an adaptive interface. A Snoopy screen saver audio feature for Apple TV was also noted in recent discoveries, though files remain unavailable for examination.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing