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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:  digitaltrendsNov 7th, 2022

How to fix Siri Suggestions launching the wrong iOS 16 features

"Siri & Search" is iOS 16's tremendous way of learning how you use apps so that it can offer you suggestions — but when its Siri Suggestions go wrong, they are a pain to fix.The idea is that you never even have to know that there is such a setting.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2023

Apple releases iOS 16.3.1 and other updates with fix for “actively exploited” bug

Also includes fixes for iPhone 14 Crash Detection, Siri, and iCloud bugs. Enlarge (credit: Apple) Apple is releasing minor updates to all of its major software platforms today to address one high-priority security vulner.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2023

iOS 16.3.1 now available for iPhone users, here’s what’s new

iOS 16.3.1 is rolling out today to iPhone users, alongside iPadOS 16.3.1 for iPad. These updates include fixes for iCloud performance, Siri and Find My, and Crash Detection optimizations for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models. Head below for the ful.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2023

Apple fixes Siri bug in tvOS 16.3.2 & HomePod update

In addition to updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS, Apple has also released tvOS 16.3.2 and HomePod 16.3.2, that fixes Siri request failures.HomePod miniApple pushed iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1 to users on Monday with bug fixes and performanc.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2023

Crime blotter: Man accused of using Siri in cop car to set up alibi

In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, the bust of Apple Store theft ring in California wasn't the first, iPads are stolen from a car near Graceland, and a real estate scam was centered on Apple products.The Palo Alto Apple Store The latest in an occasio.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2023

Siri Remote connectivity issues continue to plague Apple TV 4K, despite recent tvOS updates

For the last several months, a large number of Apple TV users have been battling connectivity issues with the Siri Remote. Despite growing complaints, however, Apple still hasn’t rolled out a fix for these problems — even in recent tvOS 16.3 an.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2023

Chat AI tech will eventually make Siri smarter, but not anytime soon [Opinion]

Chat AI tech is without a doubt the most exciting thing to have happened in the world of technology for quite some time – providing answers to questions, writing essays, generating working code, or even passing an MBA exam through a conversational.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2023

Shazam’s Siri animation should really be a Dynamic Island feature on iPhone

Since Apple acquired Shazam, the company has been adding multiple new features to take advantage of what iOS and its other operating systems can do. With iOS 16, Apple has even created a fancy new animation for when you ask Siri to identify a song.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2023

Future HomeKit could track you through your house and predict your needs

A future version of HomeKit may keep track of where the people in the house are, and learn user habits to figure out when to automatically take actions, without you having to ask Siri.The temperature and humidity sensors in the new HomePod, and now e.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2023

Save $199 on Apple M1 MacBook Air in Thursday’s best deals, HomeKit smart plug $8, more

All of Thursday’s best deals are now live and headlined by a chance to save $199 on the still very popular and quite compelling M1 MacBook Air. It’s then joined by this VOCOlinc HomeKit Smart Plug, which is worth adding to your Siri setup at jus.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2023

9to5Mac Happy Hour 419: Foldable iPads, AR headset user-generated content, new HomePod lands

Benjamin and Zac process some new Apple rumors including foldable iPads in 2024, the availability of the periscope zoom lens on iPhone 16 and beyond, and how Siri will maybe help users make content for the upcoming Reality Pro headset. Plus, we dige.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2023

HomePod 2 reviews: A successful ‘do-over’ with excellent sound quality, better smart home features

The first reviews of Apple’s second-generation full-size HomePod are here, providing a first look at the sound quality, performance, Siri changes, and more. The reviews describe the new HomePod as a successful “do-over” that ultimately is “m.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJan 31st, 2023

2023 HomePod review roundup: similar sound, same price

Reviews are in for the new large HomePod, with them saying that while Siri is faster, and it has a similar sound, a high price make it hard to justify the product for round two.The new HomePod is priced at $299Apple reintroduced the HomePod on Januar.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJan 31st, 2023

iOS 16.3 fixes pesky CarPlay bug that broke Find My support in Siri

iOS 16.3 was released to everyone on Monday, with headlining features including Security Key support for Apple IDs and support for the second-generation HomePod. The update also included a handful of bug fixes and improvements, including a fix for a.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJan 30th, 2023

Apple wants everyone to create ‘Reality Pro’ headset apps using Siri, internal demos focused on health and storytelling

While it’s widely been reported that Apple’s upcoming Reality Pro headset will have an App Store with third-party apps, Apple may have more ambitious plans. According to The Information, Apple wants to allow “people who don’t know computer c.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJan 30th, 2023

Any Apple AR headset user may be able to create and sell content

A generally reliable source claims that Apple is working on ways for Apple AR headset owners to use Siri to create new apps for them, without Xcode, and then sell their work to others.Apple AR headset users may be able to create apps just using SiriT.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJan 30th, 2023

How to start a workout with your voice on Apple Watch

Tracking workout performance is a highlight feature of the Apple Watch. However, starting a workout with your hands is not always possible. Here's how to do it.The Apple Watch can track your progress during workouts. With advancements to Siri, it's n.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2023

Siri GPT-3 combo aims to create a truly smart voice assistant [Video]

A web developer has created a Siri GPT-3 mashup that is intended to demonstrate the potential for a truly smart voice assistant. The AI system was able to make sense of conversational speech – including some in which the required action was implie.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJan 19th, 2023

Siri pulled a false alarm at the gym and caused 15 armed police officers to show up

So what happened was… kind of unbelievable. Siri on an Apple Watch called emergency services from a gym in Australia, prompting 15 armed police officers to show up expecting an active shooter. What has to be the most unlikely set of circumstances.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJan 19th, 2023

Apple Watch, Siri, Muay Thai combo ends in accidental police raid

A series of unfortunate events led to Australian police showing up in force at a Muay Thai gym after an inadvertent emergency call was made via Siri made an inadvertent emergency call on a trainer's Apple Watch.Activating Siri by accident can lead to.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJan 18th, 2023