Apple HomePod Mini Cam reportedly ships with firmware kill-switch disabling lens

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Reports indicate Apple's upcoming HomePod Mini Cam may ship with a firmware-controlled kill-switch that disables the camera sensor by default. This feature would allow users to verify and control the camera's active state through HomeKit commands. The device reportedly maintains other functions like audio, temperature sensing, and motion detection even with the camera disabled. Apple's approach offers privacy by default, differing from continuous recording models used by competitors.

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