No biometrics are needed for HomeView to show a user's personal data

Users of the HomeView will see a lot of personalized content on the display if it recognizes you. However, it will rely on your other Apple devices to do that.HomeView will check you're nearby before showing things like personal calendars. The HomeView is billed as the center of a smart home, but it will also try to be at the…

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