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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Things for iPhone, iPad, Mac gets Apple Shortcuts boost with 9 new actions
Award-winning productivity app Things is out with a valuable update today for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. The latest release sees an Apple Shortcuts upgrade that brings a lot more power and efficiency to the app. more… The post Things for.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
WhatsApp upcoming feature won"t force you to sacrifice image quality
WhatsApp devs currently working on a way to send photos in their original quality plus shortcuts for massive group chats......»»
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.....»»
SmartGym for iOS and Apple Watch gets redesigned routines, new widget and shortcuts, more
SmartGym for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch had a big year in 2022 with some impressive updates and even won an Apple Editors’ Choice Award. Out today with its first major update for 2023, Smart Gym now has redesigned routines and exercises, a.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Apple resurrects full-size HomePod with updated acoustics
Almost two years after it discontinued its original HomePod, Apple has launched a new version in the same size, with the same form factor, but improved audio and better Siri integration.Apple dropped the original HomePod in March 2021, saying that it.....»»
Businesses can now customize their Apple Maps info & more
With Apple Business Connect, businesses can now specify what information gets shown about them across all of Apple's services, ranging from Apple Maps to Siri.Firms can now correct mistakes, add new information, or include special offers in their lis.....»»
“You’ll need to continue on your personal device” – HomeKit’s problem in one quote
I felt a real sense of deja-vu recently, when I told one of my HomePods to run a scene and Siri responded with “You’ll need to continue on your personal device.” This is a message many of us will remember from 2020 … and 2021 … and 2022. W.....»»
Alexa helps Siri avoid last place in MKBHD smartphone voice assistant test [Video]
Siri isn’t the worst voice assistant on phones today, according to MKBHD. In his latest video, Marques Brownlee conducts are four-way test between Siri and its competitors to see how voice assistants compare in 2022. more… The post Alexa helps.....»»