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.....»»
Android 14 Beta 3 Brings Custom Lock Screens and Shortcuts to Pixel!
It really feels like we’ve been talking about custom lock screen clocks on Android since back in the Android 12 days. I’ve completely lost track at this point, but I am happy to report today that in Android 14 Beta 3, we have custom lock.....»»
Here’s how to install the tvOS 17 beta on your Apple TV
A range of valuable upgrades come with tvOS 17 from a redesigned Control Center, FaceTime on the big screen, native VPN support, the ability to find the Siri Remote, and more. Follow along for how to install tvOS 17 beta on your Apple TV. more… T.....»»
Apple’s most expensive AirPods miss out on Adaptive Audio, ‘Siri’ command, and more
For AirPods users, Apple announced a notable new feature at WWDC this week called Adaptive Audio. This feature is an expansion of Adaptive Transparency mode, blending Transparency and Active Noise Cancellation together. Adaptive Audio, however, is o.....»»
Will the Siri face survive watchOS 10 and Apple Watch widgets?
To my knowledge, Apple has never retired a watch face. Some are hardware specific, others are redesigned, but watch faces don’t leave the . I think that’s why the Siri watch face still exists for now, but it will need some love to stay relevant......»»
ChatGPT for iOS adds Siri & Shortcuts support, and proper iPad app – as it faces lawsuit
ChatGPT for iOS has been given an update, adding support for both Siri and Shortcuts. It also now allows drag-and-drop for the first time. In other ChatGPT news, the unreliability of the AI’s output has been highlighted a number of times, includin.....»»
Apple didn’t make Siri a ChatGPT killer at WWDC — and that scares me
Thanks to ChatGPT and other services, the AI race is hotter than ever. But Apple and Siri are still noticeably absent — and it's not a good look......»»
iOS 17 drops the ‘Hey’ for Siri commands, but here’s how to disable it
One of the big changes for Siri in iOS 17 is the ability to trigger the assistant by simply saying “Siri” instead of “Hey Siri.” While this change is enabled by default, Apple does give you the option to disable if you so choose. Here’s ho.....»»
Siri is not a chatbot and that may be just the way Apple likes it
Apple puts platforms and Vision Pro at the center of WWDC 2023 and mostly leaves flashy AI behind.....»»
Siri no longer requires ‘Hey’ command to activate, now has back-to-back requests
Since iPhone 6s, users can talk to Siri hands-free just by saying the command “Hey Siri.” This command was later added to pretty much every Apple device, and became crucial for HomePod – Apple’s smart speaker. But now with iOS 17, macOS 14,.....»»
tvOS 17 beta 1 now available to developers along with HomePod Software beta
Following the release of betas for iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, and watchOS 10, Apple is also rolling out the first beta of tvOS 17 to developers. The update brings a redesigned Control Center for Apple TV, plus a new way to find your Siri Remote with iPho.....»»
Apple dropping "Hey" from "Hey Siri," and allowing users to issue multiple commands
Apple is dropping "Hey" from "Hey Siri," and allowing users to provide multiple commands without needing to summon the assistant repeatedly.During the WWDC event on Monday, Apple announced that it will now use the shortened phrase "Siri" instead of t.....»»
AI more important to investors than a headset, claims Ming-Chi Kuo
Investors are less interested in Apple's headset than they are about AI, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims ahead of Monday's packed WWDC keynote.Siri, Apple's main public-facing machine learning featureThe WWDC keynote is expected to chiefly focus on the A.....»»
Siri may lose the "hey" in Apple"s iOS 17 changes
The "Hey Siri" command may get shortened down to just "Siri," a last-minute rumor about Apple's WWDC announcements for iOS 17 claims.SiriThe "Hey Siri" command has been ingrained into many iPhone and iPad users as the way to start asking Siri a quest.....»»
A secret Swiss lab may be driving all of Apple"s future products
A so-called "Zurich Vision Lab" is now believed to be the clandestine home to an enormous range of Apple research projects, and may be key to the Apple Car, the AR Headset, and the future of Siri.ZurichIn 2017, Apple was revealed to be quietly operat.....»»
Apple looking to hire machine learning engineers with an interest in generative AI
Apple has to deal with the "AI race" just like every other tech company, which means it has to hire talent to help shape what that means for the company as a whole. And, sure enough, the company's on the hunt.Siri may be the future of generative AI a.....»»
iOS 17 accessibility features with Personal Voice, "AI" and Siri at WWDC, iCloud wishlist
Hear about iOS 17's new accessibility features, the WWDC "special activity," and the iCloud Drive woes that led your host to wipe his MacBook Pro on the AppleInsider Podcast.iOS 17 includes some interesting accessibility featuresApple pre-announced a.....»»
Forget ChatGPT — Siri and Google Assistant do these 4 things better
Thanks to ChatGPT, the AI buzz is everywhere. However, don't let OpenAI's rockstar AI trick you into ditching the trusty Google Assistant or Siri on your phone......»»
Tim Cook praises potential of AI but claims there are ‘issues that need to be sorted’
Apple has been facing a lot of criticism from users and even some of its employees for lagging behind when it comes to Siri. As the company announced its Q2 2023 results on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook praised the potential of AI but, at the same ti.....»»
A Siri bug in the iOS 16.4.1 Calendar app is causing problems for vision impaired
In iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1, Siri cannot create or read back calendar events set on the 31st of a given month, causing problems for accessibility.Try it yourself. Tell Siri that you want to set an event for the 31st of any month.A strange bug in.....»»
How to change Siri"s voice on iPhone, Mac, or Apple Watch
If you're getting bored of the current Siri voice, you can change how the voice sounds, or even change Siri's language without changing your device's language. Here's how to do it.'Hey Siri' gives you hands-free control of Apple devicesApple's digita.....»»