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......»»
LIFX debuts two new 1,600-lumen Matter LED lights, its brightest smart bulbs yet
LIFX continues to claw its way back from the grave with a pair of new indoor reveals today. The smart home lighting company first showed off an incredibly cool lineup of outdoor lights meant for bringing Siri to your patio back in February, and now i.....»»
Apple AI research: ReALM is smaller, faster than GPT-4 when parsing contextual data
Apple AI research reveals a model that will make giving commands to Siri faster and more efficient by converting any given context into text, which is easier to parse by a Large Language Model.Apple is working to bring AI to SiriArtificial Intelligen.....»»
Apple AI researchers boast useful on-device model that ‘substantially outperforms’ GPT-4
Siri has recently been attempting to describe images received in Messages when using CarPlay or the announce notifications feature. In typical Siri fashion, the feature is inconsistent and with mixed results. Nevertheless, Apple forges ahead with.....»»
Siri in iOS 18: An AI revolution, or a sometimes useful dumpster fire?
Siri launched with the iPhone 4S in October 2011, replacing Voice Control with a more capable virtual assistant. A dozen years later, Siri has evolved into the primary way we interact with our Apple products. Wait, no, I’m being told Siri sounds.....»»
Greg Joswiak has given a not-so subtle hint about what will be at WWDC
Following the confirmation that WWDC 2024 will be held from June 10, Apple SVP of Marketing Greg Joswiak has given a reasonably obvious hint that the event will feature AI.Siri logo inside a WWDC 2024 graphicOn March 26, Apple announced that its Worl.....»»
Apple may not release its own generative chatbot in iOS 18
WWDC 2024 is just a few months away, and the company is gearing up to discuss artificial intelligence — but one key Apple-made feature may not make its debut in iOS 18.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkApple's Worldwide Developers Conference is.....»»
Rumor: New Apple Pencil could come with Vision Pro support
Currently, Apple Vision Pro has a few different options for text input, including a virtual keyboard, Siri, or using a separate Bluetooth keyboard. A new rumor today says that Apple could bring Apple Pencil support to Vision Pro as a new way of inter.....»»
Apple looking inside China for AI providers to sidestep regulatory issues
Apple may need to navigate the business and regulatory waters in China with a local AI provider, and Baidu may have the technology it needs.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkApple has a very large artificial intelligence division, that has been l.....»»
Apple in talks to license Google Gemini AI for iPhones
Google's controversial Gemini generative AI technology could be integrated directly into Apple's iOS to improve Siri.Google's Gemini is already an app but may become part of iOS 18Apple has now regularly been reported to be planning an AI improvement.....»»
New Apple AI training method retains privacy, and could make a future Siri more flexible
Apple researchers have hit on a new multi-modal method of quickly training large language models (LLMs) that can enable more flexible and powerful machine-learning and "AI" type systems.A research paper posted by the company to research site arxiv.or.....»»
HomePod mini drops to $80 in Friday’s best deals, plus 15-inch M3 MacBook Air $1,234, more
The first chance to save on HomePod mini in months is now live. It drops all five colors of Siri smart speaker down to $80 and comes joined by an Amazon offer on the new 15-inch M3 MacBook Air at $1,234. Plus, Apple’s official Smart Folios start fr.....»»
iOS 17.4 lets Siri read messages in additional languages, not just the primary language
iOS 17.4 introduces the ability to assign languages to Siri specifically for when it reads your messages to you. Languages can be different than the assigned language used for Siri for all other tasks. This is useful for when you primarily use Siri i.....»»
Should you update to iOS 17.4? Here’s what’s new
iOS 17.4 is now available to everyone. It comes with a number of major changes to the App Store and the iPhone ecosystem in the European Union. There are new emoji, an upgrade to CarPlay, Siri improvements, and much more. Head below as we recap e.....»»
iOS 17.4 is coming this week: Here’s everything new so far
iOS 17.4 is currently in beta testing and is expected to be released to everyone this week. It comes with a number of major changes to the App Store and the iPhone ecosystem in the European Union. There are new emoji, an upgrade to CarPlay, Siri impr.....»»
HomePod Software 17.4 will now automatically choose a default media app
It’s been a few years since Apple let HomePod users choose their preferred media app to stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks when asking Siri. However, with HomePod Software 17.4, Apple is making some changes and removing the option to manually c.....»»
HomePod Software 17.4 lets Siri learn your preferred music service for commands
Rather than having to assign a default, HomePod will now automatically launch the user's preferred app for music, podcasts, and audiobooks for the relevant Siri command with the incoming 17.4 update.HomePods Software 17.4 adds new default media servi.....»»
9to5Mac Overtime: Showed up in a Cybertruck
On this week’s edition of Overtime, Fernando and Jeff talk about their latest thoughts on Apple Vision Pro, top iOS 17.4 RC features, the canceled Apple Car program, Siri AI improvements in iOS 18, upcoming iPads, and Ford EVs at Tesla Supercharger.....»»
NYT: Apple held talks with Elon Musk about buying Tesla, planned to use Siri instead of a steering wheel for Apple Car
Yesterday, Bloomberg reported that the Apple Car project is officially dead after more than a decade of work. In a new story today, The New York Times shares additional details on the turmoil inside the Project Titan team, based on conversations with.....»»
Cancelling the Apple Car is a good move, says Morgan Stanley
Analysts at investment bank Morgan Stanley say that Apple was too far behind in the car market, and cancelling the Apple Car means it can put its resources to better use in AI.Siri AI should benefit from the cancellation of Apple CarWhile the apparen.....»»
How to use Microsoft Copilot on iOS and iPadOS
Microsoft's Copilot is an AI assistant available on multiple platforms. Here's how to use Microsoft's rival to Siri on iOS and iPadOS.Microsoft Copilot for iOS and iPadOSAI assistants help you get work done faster by providing you with answers which.....»»