The long-rumored Home Hub tablet device seems to contain an assortment of features from across Apple's ecosystem, and a code sleuth has found a connection between it and iPhone Duo. Apple's upcoming Home Hub will display content based on who is nearby Apple's Home Hub is expected to be revealed on October 13 as a tablet device that is carried around the home. Rumors suggest it will display content based on who is nearby or interacting with the device, but very little has been shared otherwise. Code sleuth and leaker pdfu shared that setting up the Home Hub will include creating a Photo Face. The Photo Face is one that will also be used in the new iPhone Duo StandBy feature. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple's rumored smart home hub will have different faces users can choose from, some of which are similar to StandBy screens planned for the iPhone Duo . Leaker pdfu shared setup screens of the Photo Face said to be for Apple's upcoming home product. Based on the images, users can select from different photo collections, memories, or shared albums for the Photo Face, and those photos will be shown on the device's display. Photos are pulled from iCloud , so iCloud Photos needs to be turned on for it to work. Users will be prompted to set up the Photo Face when activating the device. Pdfu says the Photo Face for the hub is the same as the Photo Face coming to the ‌iPhone Duo‌, and that could explain why Apple hasn't made the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s StandBy mode available in the Xcode simulator yet. This is the first visual of a home hub face we've seen. The hub is expected to have a 6-inch screen, and it will look similar to an iPad except for the square shape and the base. The hub is rumored to have an iMac G4-like half-dome metal base that connects to the display with an arm. Prior rumors have said the home hub won't have a full App Store , but it will support apps and widgets like Calendar, Weather, Music, Messages, Reminders, and more. The device will be able to tell when someone is approaching it, and can distinguish between people in the home to show different widgets for each user. It makes sense for the hub to display a StandBy-like interface when it is not in active use. There will be multiple idle display options to choose from, just like there are now when using the iPhone in StandBy mode. Earlier today , Bloomberg said the home hub interface is "built heavily" around clock displays and photo slideshows, so the Photo Face will likely be an integral part of the device's software. The home hub is rumored to be debuting on October 13 . Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tag: Apple Command Center Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Coming Soon) Related Forum: iPhone This article, " Apple's Home Hub Borrows From the iPhone Duo's StandBy Mode " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
The free Apple Invites app for the iPhone was updated today with three new features: shared albums now support full-resolution photo sharing, Image Playground now lets you create photorealistic backgrounds for invites, and guests who need to verify their email can now tap a link in their inbox instead of entering a code. Released in February 2025, the Apple Invites app makes it easy to invite people to events, such as birthday parties and baby showers. The ability to create an event in the app requires subscribing to an iCloud+ plan with at least 50GB of storage for $0.99 per month, but anyone who receives an event link can RSVP for free on any device. Apple's full release notes for version 1.12.0 of the app: • Shared Albums now support full-resolution sharing, so you can relive every moment in stunning detail right in the app. Anyone, including users without an Apple device, can join and contribute. • Image Playground now lets you create high quality backgrounds in pretty much any style, including photorealistic, so your invite captures exactly the vibe you have in mind. • Guests who need to verify their email can now tap a link in their inbox instead of entering a code, making it even easier to get into an event. • This update contains bug fixes and performance improvements. The update is available now in the App Store. Tag: Apple Invites This article, " Apple Invites App Updated With Three New Features " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
