Apple's rumored smart home hub will feature interchangeable faces, including a Photo Face that mirrors the StandBy mode planned for the iPhone Duo. Leaker pdfu shared setup screens showing users can select from photo collections, memories, or shared albums. These images are pulled from iCloud, requiring iCloud Photos to be enabled.
The Photo Face will prompt users during device activation. This design choice suggests Apple is standardizing the interface across its devices. The hub features a 6-inch display with an iMac G4-inspired half-dome metal base and arm.
It is expected to launch on October 13. While lacking a full App Store, the device will support widgets for Calendar, Weather, Music, Messages, and Reminders. The hub can distinguish between household members to show personalized widgets.
Multiple idle display options will be available, similar to iPhone StandBy mode. Bloomberg reports the interface is built around clock displays and photo slideshows, making the Photo Face an integral software component.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing