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.....»»
Craig Federighi calls iOS 16 Lock Screen redesign ‘an act of love’ in interview
With the WWDC 2022 coming to an end, Apple execs Craig Federighi and Alan Dye are now talking about one of the main changes with iOS 16, the Lock Screen redesign. In an interview with TechRadar, both executives highlight why Apple decided to revamp.....»»
Poll: Which is your favorite iOS 16 feature?
Apple previewed on Monday iOS 16. The upcoming operating system for iPhones is surely getting a lot of new features later this fall with a revamped Lock Screen, Siri improvements, deeper integration with Focus Mode, and more. So far, which is your f.....»»
Craig Federighi and Greg Joswiak talk iOS 16, CarPlay, more in ‘The Talk Show’ interview
In the annual episode of The Talk Show from WWDC, Apple execs Craig Federighi and Greg Joswiak joined John Gruber to go in-depth on everything new from this week. Conversations ranged from details on macOS Ventura to the new iOS 16 Lock Screen to wh.....»»
macOS Ventura’s Clock is the Mac app I didn’t know I needed
The Mac is gaining Apple’s Clock app in macOS Ventura, and it’s a surprisingly useful addition. Proper Mac integration and Siri control leave only one feature to be desired… more… The post macOS Ventura’s Clock is the Mac app I didn&#.....»»
Siri can end FaceTime and phone calls in iOS 16
Siri has always known how to start phone calls and FaceTime sessions. Starting in iOS 16, Siri will finally be able to end those calls too. Here’s how to use the new Siri Call Hangup feature. more… The post Siri can end FaceTime and phone calls.....»»
New parental controls come to iOS 16 update
The WWDC 2022 opening keynote just finished, and it’s hard to keep up with all of the announcements. One of the stars of the show was Apple’s announcement of the iOS 16 update, which will bring changes to Safari, FaceTime, Siri, and much more. H.....»»
Apple Messages adds editing and deleting sent messages in iOS 16
Announced on Monday's WWDC keynote address, new to iOS 16 is the ability to edit and delete sent Messages.Craig Federighi showing iOS 16 MessagesApple is adding features to its Messages app that bring it in line with other messaging apps. Users will.....»»
iOS 16 extends SharePlay features to Messages
The feature that allows you and your friends share a movie or music experience in sync in FaceTime, will come to Messages in iOS 16.Craig Federighi, Apple's VP of Software Engineering, discussed the new integration at the company's WWDC 2022 event. L.....»»
Eve Outdoor Cam review, leather Siri Remote cover, & more on HomeKit Insider
We review the Eve Outdoor Camera, examine the Nomad leather cover for the Apple TV's Siri Remote, and much more on the latest episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast.HomeKit InsiderMuch of this week's episode has been dedicated to reviewing the just-l.....»»
Nomad introduces Siri Remote Leather Cover with AirTag insert
Apple didn't include Find My functionality with the new Siri Remote, but you can add an AirTag using Nomad's Leather Cover.Add an AirTag to your Siri Remote with Nomad's Leather CoverLike other Nomad products, the Siri Remote Leather Cover is made of.....»»
NY State is Giving Out Hundreds of Robots as Companions For the Elderly
The state of New York will distribute robot companions to the homes of more than 800 older adults. From a report: The robots are not able to help with physical tasks, but function as more proactive versions of digital assistants like Siri or Alexa --.....»»
How to use Notification Summary in iOS 15
Apple's new iOS 15 introduced a new Notification Summary and all it does is give you one snapshot of what's been going on — but it's so handy.Craig Federighi introduces Notification SummarySometimes the simplest ideas are the best. Rather than the.....»»
Siri visits Couples Therapy star Dr. Orna Guralnik in sketch for web accessibility company
A two-minute video sketch (below) in which Siri visits Couples Therapy star Dr. Orna Guralnik is the basis of an ad for web accessibility company Userway. It’s the second time that Siri voice actor Susan Bennet has starred in an ad for the company.....»»
Apple Car self-driving could take cues from Siri and iPhone input
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Apple has hired Desi Ujkashevic, a former Ford executive, to join the efforts of the Apple Car project. Since then, questions continue to arise on whether or not the ‘Apple Car’ will become a real thing. .....»»
Apple Car"s Siri could choose destinations, then ask user where to park
Apple is investigating how an Apple Car could interpret voice commands with an outgrowth of Siri technology, automatically decide where best to drive the user in response, and then ask for more details about where to park.You've already lost the abil.....»»
‘Hey Sonos’: Smart speaker maker is launching its own version of Siri
Forget Alexa and Google Assistant, as Sonos is preparing to announce its proprietary voice assistant that will be introduced within the next few weeks. It will let customers control music on the company’s home audio platform. more… The post .....»»
Scientists announce comprehensive regional diagnostic of microbial ocean life using DNA testing
Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) used tools of genetics research akin to those used in genealogical research to eva.....»»
How to find the hidden Apple Music sleep timer on iPhone and iPad
Curious about how to set Apple Music sleep timers but haven’t noticed the feature in the app? Follow along for how to get the functionality on iPhone and iPad as well as using the feature with Siri and apps like YouTube. more… The post How to f.....»»
Mac Studio"s M1 Ultra Chip Outperforms on Computational Fluid Dynamics Benchmarks
Dr. Craig Hunter is a mechanical/aerospace engineer with over 25 years of experience in software development. And now Dixie_Flatline (Slashdot reader #5,077) describes Hunter's latest experiment: Craig Hunter has been running Computational Fluid Dyn.....»»
Report: Amazon and third parties use Alexa voice data for ads while Siri respects privacy
A new study digging into how Amazon uses Alexa voice recordings from its customers has concluded that the company and third parties leverage the audio to deliver targeted ads directly on Echo smart speakers as well as the web. That’s in contrast t.....»»