Apple's forthcoming Home Hub is already expected to tailor its display and data to different users, but now it appears it will do so using AI facial recognition instead of Face ID.


A mockup of Apple's long-rumored Home Hub.
The long-expected Home Hub, or HomePod with a screen, is now expected to be launched on October 13, 2026, and more details including colors are continuing to leak out in advance. Now in Bloomberg's new "Power On" podcast, it's claimed that the device will use AI facial recognition.

It's been expected since the very first rumors of the device that it would present different content for different users in a household. So depending on which family member is using the device, they would automatically get their photos, music, calendar events, and so on.


Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely


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