Craig Federighi says Siri won"t become sentient, but it"ll get better
Apple head of software Craig Federighi was asked about Siri and Apple Intelligence, and while he couldn't discuss the future, he was sure Siri was never going to become some kind of sentient pal.Apple Intelligence launches with iOS 18.1. Image credit.....»»
iOS 17 drops the ‘Hey’ for Siri commands, but here’s how to disable it
One of the big changes for Siri in iOS 17 is the ability to trigger the assistant by simply saying “Siri” instead of “Hey Siri.” While this change is enabled by default, Apple does give you the option to disable if you so choose. Here’s ho.....»»
Siri is not a chatbot and that may be just the way Apple likes it
Apple puts platforms and Vision Pro at the center of WWDC 2023 and mostly leaves flashy AI behind.....»»
Siri no longer requires ‘Hey’ command to activate, now has back-to-back requests
Since iPhone 6s, users can talk to Siri hands-free just by saying the command “Hey Siri.” This command was later added to pretty much every Apple device, and became crucial for HomePod – Apple’s smart speaker. But now with iOS 17, macOS 14,.....»»
tvOS 17 beta 1 now available to developers along with HomePod Software beta
Following the release of betas for iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and watchOS 10, Apple is also rolling out the first beta of tvOS 17 to developers. The update brings a redesigned Control Center for Apple TV, plus a new way to find your Siri Remote with iPho.....»»
Craig Federighi on new Apple privacy features; how Apple will protect us from AI
Apple software lead Craig Federighi has talked about the new privacy features announced in yesterday’s keynote, and how Apple intends to protect us from some of the threats presented by AI. As part of this, he says, Apple will use AI to fight one.....»»
Craig Federighi outlines iOS 17 privacy & Apple"s stance on AI
Along with the software and hardware announcements at WWDC, Apple executive Craig Federighi emphasized the company's ongoing commitment to privacy, exemplified by features such as "Check In," and why he thinks AI can be beneficial for users.Apple is.....»»
Apple dropping "Hey" from "Hey Siri," and allowing users to issue multiple commands
Apple is dropping "Hey" from "Hey Siri," and allowing users to provide multiple commands without needing to summon the assistant repeatedly.During the WWDC event on Monday, Apple announced that it will now use the shortened phrase "Siri" instead of t.....»»
AI more important to investors than a headset, claims Ming-Chi Kuo
Investors are less interested in Apple's headset than they are about AI, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims ahead of Monday's packed WWDC keynote.Siri, Apple's main public-facing machine learning featureThe WWDC keynote is expected to chiefly focus on the A.....»»
Siri may lose the "hey" in Apple"s iOS 17 changes
The "Hey Siri" command may get shortened down to just "Siri," a last-minute rumor about Apple's WWDC announcements for iOS 17 claims.SiriThe "Hey Siri" command has been ingrained into many iPhone and iPad users as the way to start asking Siri a quest.....»»
A secret Swiss lab may be driving all of Apple"s future products
A so-called "Zurich Vision Lab" is now believed to be the clandestine home to an enormous range of Apple research projects, and may be key to the Apple Car, the AR Headset, and the future of Siri.ZurichIn 2017, Apple was revealed to be quietly operat.....»»
Hypersensitive robot hand is eerily human in how it can feel things
Getting it to work required integrating multiple types of machine learning. Enlarge (credit: Columbia University ROAM Lab) From bionic limbs to sentient androids, robotic entities in science fiction blur the boundaries b.....»»
Download the macOS Rancho Cucamonga wallpapers inspired by Craig Federighi’s WWDC joke
Basic Apple Guy is back this weekend with another gorgeous wallpaper for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The new design has roots in a Craig Federighi joke that’s turned into a serene and beautiful design paying homage to the imaginary “macOS Rancho Cuca.....»»
AT&T tries to block Starlink/T-Mobile plan for satellite-to-phone service
AT&T and rural telcos say Starlink-fueled phone service would cause interference. Enlarge / A flag on the fifth green during the first round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament at TPC Craig Ranch on May 11, 2023, in McKinney.....»»
Apple looking to hire machine learning engineers with an interest in generative AI
Apple has to deal with the "AI race" just like every other tech company, which means it has to hire talent to help shape what that means for the company as a whole. And, sure enough, the company's on the hunt.Siri may be the future of generative AI a.....»»
iOS 17 accessibility features with Personal Voice, "AI" and Siri at WWDC, iCloud wishlist
Hear about iOS 17's new accessibility features, the WWDC "special activity," and the iCloud Drive woes that led your host to wipe his MacBook Pro on the AppleInsider Podcast.iOS 17 includes some interesting accessibility featuresApple pre-announced a.....»»
Forget ChatGPT — Siri and Google Assistant do these 4 things better
Thanks to ChatGPT, the AI buzz is everywhere. However, don't let OpenAI's rockstar AI trick you into ditching the trusty Google Assistant or Siri on your phone......»»
Tim Cook praises potential of AI but claims there are ‘issues that need to be sorted’
Apple has been facing a lot of criticism from users and even some of its employees for lagging behind when it comes to Siri. As the company announced its Q2 2023 results on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook praised the potential of AI but, at the same ti.....»»
A Siri bug in the iOS 16.4.1 Calendar app is causing problems for vision impaired
In iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, Siri cannot create or read back calendar events set on the 31st of a given month, causing problems for accessibility.Try it yourself. Tell Siri that you want to set an event for the 31st of any month.A strange bug in.....»»
How to change Siri"s voice on iPhone, Mac, or Apple Watch
If you're getting bored of the current Siri voice, you can change how the voice sounds, or even change Siri's language without changing your device's language. Here's how to do it.'Hey Siri' gives you hands-free control of Apple devicesApple's digita.....»»
How To Replace Siri With ChatGPT On iPhone, Apple Watch, And Mac
Siri has been a stalwart helper for iPhone users over the last few years, but ChatGPT's improved AI tech is impressive - and can replace Siri on your iPhone. Sir.....»»