How to use Siri Shortcuts in iOS 16
Using Siri Shortcuts in iOS 16 can make performing tasks with apps easy. Here's how to get the most out of the feature."Siri works across all your devices [and] it is always there to help you get requests done," said Craig Federighi, the senior vice.....»»
Tesla rolls out Apple Shortcuts, helping automate and use Siri for vehicle controls
Tesla has started to roll out Apple Shortcuts integration in a new mobile app update to help automate and use Siri for vehicle controls. more….....»»
Tesla iOS app update lets you ask Siri to lock the doors
Tesla's latest update for its iOS app has added support for Apple's Shortcuts, enabling drivers to instruct their vehicles to perform various commands, simply by asking Siri.Tesla Read more........»»
Voice Control more important than Siri, yet has fallen behind, say disabled people
Disabled people who rely on Apple’s accessibility features say that Voice Control has fallen behind Siri in both accuracy and capabilities, despite being an essential rather than a nice-to-have. They say it’s frustrating to see the Cupertino c.....»»
Apple sponsors Dublin conference on speech processing
Apple is a main sponsor for the 24th Interspeech Conference, dedicated to spoken language computing, and will present proposals for activating Siri without a spoken command, plus better recognition for people with severe speech impairments.Dublin Con.....»»
How to set your Personal Update for Siri
Have you ever woken up and wondered what you need to do today? Siri's Personal Update will give you a summary, so you don't need to check multiple apps, namely Weather, Calendar, and Reminders.One advantage of using Apple's first-party apps is that t.....»»
A roadmap to help AI technologies speak African languages
From text-generating ChatGPT to voice-activated Siri, artificial intelligence-powered tools are designed to aid our everyday life—as long as you speak a language they support. These technologies are out of reach for billions of people who don't use.....»»
Apple buys Foxconn servers for testing its AI services
Apple's artificial intelligence work has now extended to it needing a series of servers for testing, and Foxconn is its exclusive supplier.Apple is to test AI services which might boost Siri's capabilitiesTim Cook has said that Apple has been working.....»»
Microsoft is shutting down Cortana, and Apple should do the same with Siri
Cortana is Microsoft’s virtual assistant, which was introduced in 2014 back when Windows Phone was still a thing. Similar to Siri, Cortana lets users perform a number of tasks using voice commands. But it seems Microsoft is giving up on its old vir.....»»
It’s official: Microsoft is calling it quits on Cortana
Microsoft has officially confirmed that it’s the end of the road for its digital assistant, Cortana. When Apple first announced Siri, it sparked a digital assistant war that saw many companies try to do their own thing. We got Google As.....»»
Microsoft dumps Cortana leaving Siri as one of the last smart assistants
Siri appears to be the last smart assistant standing as Microsoft quietly sunsets Cortana in Windows, but this may be a meaningless victory given the rise of AI-based chatbots.Microsoft makes room for Bing ChatCortana's death has been a long time com.....»»
iOS 17’s new camera shortcuts help you take photos faster than ever
The iPhone’s Camera app is one virtual button press away, just long-press the icon on the Lock Screen, and you can start snapping pictures and … The post iOS 17’s new camera shortcuts help you take photos faster than ever appeared f.....»»
Apple is teaching Siri how to read lips
Future Apple devices may be able to use motion detection to read lips, and so trigger Siri without needing a microphone to constantly listen out for commands.HAL 9000 background source: Warner BrosIf you're old enough, the notion of Siri being able t.....»»
iOS 17 lets users create Shortcuts actions to open specific Camera app modes
Apple’s Shortcuts app has evolved a lot since the company acquired Workflow in 2017. For those unfamiliar, it lets users create a series of automated processes on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even Apple Watch. And with iOS 17, Apple is adding even more f.....»»
Apple tech accepted as social care expenses for disabled man after 9to5Mac video
The cost of Apple tech – in the form of an iPhone and Apple Watch – has been accepted as disability-related expenses, as part of a social care assessment of a severely disabled man who relies on Siri for much of his daily routine … more….....»»
Instapaper for iOS and macOS adds article reordering, better Shortcuts integration, more
Instapaper has been on a tear this summer after a major update in May brought CarPlay support. Updates to the iOS and macOS apps this week continue the trend with better ways to manage articles and improved integration with Shortcuts. more….....»»
How to take a screenshot on your Mac: the best methods in 2023
Taking a screenshot in MacOS is easier than you think. Our guide walks you through the process using various keyboard shortcuts and built-in capture tools......»»
The best Mac keyboard shortcuts for 2023
Keyboard shortcuts are a great way to improve your efficiency and productivity using a Mac. Here are our favorite Mac keyboard shortcuts and how to use them......»»
Google Maps now supports Google Assistant voice commands
It looks like Google has finally rolled out support for Google Assistant to Google Maps. Given that Google Assistant is basically Google’s answer to Siri, Alexa, Bixby, and so on, it’s natural and almost a given that the company would.....»»
tvOS 16.6 officially adds Siri support in Hebrew for Apple TV and HomePod
Earlier this year, it was reported that Apple had been internally testing Siri support in Hebrew for the HomePod with iOS 16.4 – and there was even a video of the new language in action on a HomePod mini running an internal beta build. Now with iO.....»»
Report: Apple has already built its own ChatGPT-like chatbot
The tool is being used internally by employees—with some major restrictions. Enlarge / Apple's current AI assistant, Siri, is far less capable—but also less error-prone—than tools like Bard or ChatGPT. (credit: Samuel Axon).....»»