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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.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderOct 23rd, 2024

Benoit Blanc disses Clue as a “terrible game” in final trailer for Glass Onion

"Ticking boxes, running around, searching all the rooms...." Daniel Craig (and his Southern drawl) returns as Benoit Blanc in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. We've been eagerly awaiting director Rian Johnson's follow-up to 2019's.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 7th, 2022

Why Apple may be working on a "hey Siri" change

Apple reportedly wants to put an end to "Hey.".....»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsNov 7th, 2022

Apple might be changing the "Hey Siri" wake word on your iPhone

Apple reportedly wants to drop the 'Hey Siri' wake phrase and replace it with just 'Siri', though the change might be a while away......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 7th, 2022

How to set an animated Memoji on your Lock Screen in macOS Ventura

When choosing your profile picture that is displayed on your Mac's Lock Screen, you can choose to have an animated Memoji as one. Here is how to set it up."With Memoji, you can create your very own personalized Animoji," said Craig Federighi, the sen.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 7th, 2022

Hey Siri, let me just say Siri

Apple is reportedly working on a change to the wake phrase for Siri, the digital assistant that works with most of its devices......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 7th, 2022

Apple wants to change the ‘Hey Siri’ trigger command to just ‘Siri’

Apple is working on a big change to how its Siri voice assistant works. While you currently have to say “Hey Siri” to activate the assistant hands-free, that may not be the case for much longer. Bloomberg reports today that Apple engineers are w.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 7th, 2022

Apple works on waking Siri without the "Hey"

It could become a lot easier to summon Siri in the future, with Apple's engineers said to be preparing to shorten the "Hey Siri" trigger phrase to just the assistant's name.SiriAll Apple device users are familiar with calling out "Hey Siri" before ma.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 6th, 2022

Craig Partridge Is Still Working to Improve Internet Traffic

For computer pioneer Craig Partridge, pushing the envelope on interesting challenges has been his modus operandi. It’s what led him to make key contributions to the early Internet. Today he’s working on getting a better understanding of traffic.....»»

Category: Source:  ieeeRelated NewsNov 6th, 2022

New Apple TV 4K is faster and more affordable, read the reviews

The Apple TV 4K 2022 is powered by the A15 Bionic and now supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The Siri Remote also adds a USB-C charging port......»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2022

macOS Ventura: Here’s how the new Clock app can be useful on Mac

The Mac gains Apple’s Clock app in macOS Ventura, and it’s a surprisingly useful addition. The new app includes proper Mac integration, Siri control, and more. Brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle fully integrates 5.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2022

Scott Forstall was fired from Apple 10 years ago today

It might be hard to believe, but it has now been a decade since Scott Forstall was fired from Apple. Forstall was replaced by Craig Federighi on October 29, 2012, although he stayed on in a perfunctory advisor capacity for approximately six months a.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 29th, 2022

Your Siri conversations may have been recorded without your permission

A developer found a serious flaw affecting the security of Apple's voice assistant Siri associated with Bluetooth-connected accessories......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 28th, 2022

Apple’s Craig Federighi says iMessage for Android would have ‘held us back in innovating’

iMessage is a powerful messaging platform for iPhone users that changed the game for messaging, but over the years, it has also served as a lock-in tactic and even developed a prejudice between Android and iPhone users. In an interview this week, Ap.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 27th, 2022

‘SiriSpy’ iOS bug allowed apps to eavesdrop on your Siri conversations before fix

Apple released iOS 16.1 and macOS Ventura to the public this week. In addition to headlining new features and changes, there are also essential security fixes as well. One of the most notable fixes is for a bug that allowed applications to eavesdrop.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 27th, 2022

tvOS 16.2 beta brings multi-user voice recognition to Siri on Apple TV, here’s how it works

Apple this week released the first beta of iOS 16.2 for developers, which comes with overall improvements and some new features. The company also released tvOS 16.2 beta, and the update brings an important feature to Apple TV — multi-user voice re.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 27th, 2022

Malicious Mac and iOS apps could have listened in on Siri conversations

The recent updates to iOS and macOS patched a serious flaw that could allow apps with Bluetooth access to record conversations with Siri.SiriAn app could record a person's conversations with Siri and audio from iOS keyboard dictation when using AirP.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 27th, 2022

iMessage for Android would have stifled innovation, says Craig Federighi

Craig Federighi defended the decision to not develop Messages for Android, saying it would never get a mass audience, and had Apple done it, it would have hampered innovation.Google's recent attempts to shame Apple into adopt a common messaging stand.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 26th, 2022

tvOS 16.1 now available for Apple TV with new Siri interface and more

While the initial release of tvOS 16 last month was relatively unexciting, tvOS 16.1 is now available for Apple TV with a few new features. Most notably, this update includes a redesigned interface for Siri that is more compact and with more persona.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 24th, 2022

Here’s a look at the new Siri interface on Apple TV coming with tvOS 16.1

Following the announcement of new iPad models this week, Apple also introduced a new generation of Apple TV 4K with the A15 Bionic chip and HDR10+ support. In addition, the company also revealed a new Siri interface coming with tvOS 16.1 for all sup.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 20th, 2022

What to try if Siri isn"t working after iOS 16.0.3 update

For some users, Siri doesn't work at all after updating to iOS 16.0.3. While there's no guaranteed fix yet, here are a few things you can try.Some iPhone owners have reported that Siri and keyboard dictation has stopped working after upgrading their.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 19th, 2022