Unearthing New Clues in iOS 18.6 Beta: All Eyes on Apple's Home Hub Ambitions

Enthusiasts tracking Apple’s ambitious smart home push have new evidence to consider. According to recent reports from 9to5Mac, the iOS 18.6 beta contains a significant reference to Apple’s rumored home hub, specifically an image asset titled "apple-logo-1088@2xhome.png." The suffix "home" is highlighted as a likely reference to homeOS, the operating system reportedly under development to power Apple's next-generation home device.

A Subtle Yet Telling Asset

Analysts at 9to5Mac interpret the filename's "1088" and "@2x" as a possible indicator of the device’s screen resolution—implying a display width of 2176 pixels at double scale. This aligns with earlier coverage by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who previously forecasted a 6- to 7-inch, iPad-like screen for the smart home hub. The design is rumored to facilitate both tabletop and wall-mounted use, integrating