Fresh details regarding the upcoming Apple smart display have surfaced online following a recent software leak. The setup screens for the highly anticipated HomePad are now making the rounds on social media, revealing that the device will share a specific display feature with the upcoming iPhone Duo. These hidden menus suggest that buyers will manage their new gadgets directly through the standard Home application on their smartphones.
The software includes a customizable photo face during initial setup
A leaker known as pdfu recently uncovered screen grabs showing the initialization process for the upcoming home hub. These hidden files indicate that users will be prompted to create a Photo Face as part of the standard setup steps. This is the same visual tool found in the StandBy mode currently being developed for the foldable smartphone.
To make the process quick, the hardware will pull a few high resolution images from iCloud right away. This allows you to pick a background immediately while the rest of your photo library downloads in the background.
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This discovery adds to the growing list of rumors surrounding the upcoming display. The same leaker recently suggested that the new HomePad hub might arrive in four distinct color finishes when it officially hits store shelves. Reports still point to an October 13 launch date for the device, which is expected to sport a retro design inspired by the classic iMac G4 computer.
With the launch date just around the corner, these software clues give buyers a clear picture of how the smart hub will function right out of the box.
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