Denon speakers can now invoke Siri, but only if you have a HomePod too
When it comes to smart assistant availability, Apple has taken a vastly different approach with Siri than Amazon has with Alexa. Whereas the latter assistant can come baked into a variety of non-Amazon smart devices, Apple has largely restricted Siri.....»»
HomePod with display corroborated by references to a new Apple ‘HomeAccessory’
It’s been a while since rumors and evidence have pointed to a new HomePod with a display that would allow users to interact with the product through a graphical interface. To add fuel to the fire, code references have revealed a new Apple product i.....»»
Even beta testers will have to wait until next year for the big Siri upgrade
The iOS 18 betas have brought a number of worthwhile new features, but most of us are waiting impatiently for Apple Intelligence – in particular, the big Siri upgrade we’re expecting. There’s been no sign of any significant AI features so fa.....»»
Family credits HomePod with alerting them to a kitchen fire started by their dog
We hear a lot of stories about Apple Watch saving lives, but what about HomePod? A new story out of Colorado this month details how a family’s HomePod alerted them to an overnight fire in their kitchen … more….....»»
Gurman: Table-top robot will be Apple’s first home device with Apple Intelligence features
When Apple Intelligence launches later this year, it will be exclusive to these iPhones, Macs, and iPads. Even features like the new Siri won’t be coming to modern products like the HomePod, Watch, or Vision Pro. The upgraded Siri’s absence fr.....»»
Everything you should know about ChatGPT’s Siri integration in iOS 18
This fall, Apple is baking ChatGPT into Siri in iOS 18. While the vast majority of Apple Intelligence features were built by Apple in-house, including most new Siri capabilities, the company has nonetheless partnered with OpenAI to add ChatGPT’s po.....»»
Touchscreen-ready interface hidden in tvOS beta amid rumors of HomePod with display
We’ve seen a lot of evidence pointing to a new Apple home accessory (like a HomePod with a display) in recent months. And to corroborate all these rumors, the latest beta version of tvOS 18 available to developers has a new hidden interface that is.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 10, 2024 – iPhone 16 Pro rumors, HomePod with a screen
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss a hidden touchscreen-ready interface found in tvOS amid HomePod rumors. We also cover the latest rumors that the iPhone 16 Pro will offer significantly faster charging speeds. and have design changes.....»»
Latest tvOS 18 beta lockscreen find points to long-rumored Apple home hub
Continuing rumors that Apple will launch a new home device have been further backed up by the discovery of a hidden touchscreen interface in tvOS 18 beta 3.An artist's rendition of a HomePod with a displayApple is treating what it refers to as "Audio.....»»
Testers unearth touchscreen UI in tvOS beta, signs point to a touchscreen HomePod
Rumors of a touchscreen HomePod stretch back to 2021. Enlarge / A screenshot of tvOS 17. Recent betas have included evidence that Apple is working on a touchscreen-enabled version of the interface. (credit: Andrew Cunningham).....»»
Hot Dog: HomePod saves home and pooch from housefire
Apple's HomePod saved a family home from a potentially fatal fire, caused by a very curious dog.A dog caused a fire in Colorado Springs. A HomePod helped alert homeowners to it. [CSFD]On June 26th at 4:43 a.m, the Colorado Springs Fire Department was.....»»
Siri improved with Apple Intelligence won"t roll out until 2025
While many Apple Intelligence features will roll out with iOS 18 during the remainder of 2024, its much-awaited revamp of Siri will wait until iOS 18.4 in 2025.Siri is gaining a new animation around the edge of iPhone screensBacking up a previous rep.....»»
ChatGPT’s much-heralded Mac app was storing conversations as plain text
The app was updated to address the issue after it gained public attention. Enlarge / The app lets you invoke ChatGPT from anywhere in the system with a keyboard shortcut, Spotlight-style. (credit: Samuel Axon) OpenAI ann.....»»
Apple"s Home Hub may be more than just a HomePod with a screen
Yet more rumors have appeared about Apple planning a new HomePod with a screen, home hub, or some other new device for the house. A big leak and info from Apple itself may mean that the device is inching closer to release.An artist's rendition of a H.....»»
Maybe I had the Sonos Ace headphones all wrong
You don't actually need to already own the wireless speakers to enjoy the Sonos Ace headphones — and maybe that's exactly how Sonos wants it......»»
Apple’s 13-inch M4 iPad Pro up to $200 off, Apple MagSafe iPhone 15 Clear Case 35% off, Siri smart home gear, more
Monday morning is here and so is a brand new month – the deals are now flying ahead of July the 4th. Apple’s new 13-inch M4 iPad Pro is up to $200 off with entry-level Wi-Fi + Cell configs now at the best prices we have tracked yet. From there, w.....»»
Apple says these three products are now ‘vintage’
Apple is now classifying three iconic products as “vintage.” The company has updated its list of vintage and obsolete products to include the iPhone X, first-generation AirPods, and original HomePod as vintage products. more….....»»
Your iPhone might not get these iOS 18 features, here’s why
iOS 18 is shaping up to be one of the biggest software updates the iPhone has ever received. There’s Apple Intelligence, big upgrades to core apps like Photos, Messages, and Notes, a new Siri, countless ways to personalize your device, and much mor.....»»
Apple adds HomePod, AirPods to the "vintage products" list
The original HomePod is now a "vintage" item according to Apple, making it the first from the smart speaker range to be given the designation.A HomePod in useApple's support pages has a list of products that Apple deems to be vintage or obsolete, dep.....»»
All the Apple AI features we’re expecting to be announced in iOS 18
We’re a little over a week away from the WWDC keynote, in which Apple is expected to announce a slew of new AI features as part of iOS 18. This is expected to be the point at which Siri gets generative AI smarts, thanks to a deal with OpenAI to.....»»
Siri is about to massive AI overhaul
Siri is expected to see a massive upgrade with iOS 18 where the use of AI will allow it to control individual app functions. The post Siri is about to get a massive AI overhaul appeared first on Phandroid. Siri has to be one of the worst v.....»»