Elon Musk Podcast Apple's Smart Home Hub Just Showed Up in iOS 26 Code
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Dec 16, 2025 Apple's upcoming smart home hub features exciting innovations like Face ID and a 1080p camera for seamless personal interactions. Two design options will cater to different preferences, resembling the iconic iMac G4. The hub will utilize a 'charismatic' OS allowing for profile switching and intuitive automations based on proximity. With a focus on AI integration and a personified Siri, it promises to be a competitive player against Google and Amazon's offerings, set for launch in 2025.
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Apple Confirms A Smart Home Hub
- Apple is building a smart home hub with Face ID, a 1080p camera, profile switching, and Apple Intelligence support.
- iOS 26 code leaks place the product in Apple's roadmap with a March–April 2025 launch window.
Two Distinct Hardware Designs
- The hub ships in two hardware versions: a wall-mounted seven-inch display and a speaker-base model resembling an iMac G4.
- The speaker-base unit is portable and designed to be moved room-to-room with proximity-aware UI adjustments.
Proximity-Aware Interface
- The device adapts its UI by sensing proximity and who is nearby, switching to relevant controls or apps when approached.
- This proximity awareness differentiates it from a static tablet used on a counter.