Siri gets new voice in iOS 15.4 beta
Apple's user-facing interface simply calls it "Voice 5," but iOS developer Steve Moser reports that its filename refers to the new voice as "Quinn," reports The Verge.
Feb 25, 2022, 09:34 AM IST
Apple fixes bug that accidentally kept some interactions with Siri
The bug, which was first introduced in iOS 15, automatically enabled the aImprove Siri & Dictation' setting that gives Apple permission to record, store, and review your conversations with Siri, reports ZDNet.
Feb 09, 2022, 11:35 AM IST
Woman falls on the floor, uses Siri on AirPods to call emergency services; here's how to do it
Putman used the AirPods to summon an ambulance after collapsing and striking her head against a jagged metal pole.
Jan 21, 2022, 10:24 AM IST
Can Alexa and Siri make your kids bossier? You may like the results though
The study showed that children have a "very deep sense that robots are not people, and they did not want that line blurred."
Sep 14, 2021, 19:37 PM IST
Apple Siri accused of anti-China bias after inaccurate Olympic medal tally
Sports fans watching the Olympics could see when China won its 10th gold medal. But iPhone users asking Siri what the results were, reportedly could not find out.
Aug 01, 2021, 18:51 PM IST
It's Revealed! Siri spills the beans on the next Apple event
According to MacRumors, Siri is not providing the information in all instances and will in some cases simply refer you to Apple's website for information on events, but multiple editors and readers have seen the premature information across Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, Mac and HomePod.
Apr 13, 2021, 19:15 PM IST
Apple eliminates gender bias, introduces two new voices to its virtual assistant Siri
"We're excited to introduce two new Siri voices for English speakers and the option for Siri users to select the voice they want when they set up their device," Apple said in a statement on Wednesday (March 31).
Apr 01, 2021, 19:24 PM IST
Apple clarifies over default music service feature for iOS 14.5 beta version
iOS 14.5 beta which released back in February appeared to have a long-awaited feature. It seemed users would be able to set Spotify or other music services as the default for Siri requests.
Mar 06, 2021, 16:22 PM IST
Apple fires contractors who listened to Siri recordings: Report
An erlier report in Irish Examiner said that contractors in the city of Cork listened to over 1,000 Siri recordings per shift before Apple suspended the programme last month.
Aug 29, 2019, 12:33 PM IST
Apple tweaks Siri to protect users' privacy
According to Apple, Siri uses as little data as possible to deliver an accurate result.
Aug 29, 2019, 10:49 AM IST
Google Assistant beats Alexa, Siri again on smartphones
In its annual test, research-driven venture capital firm Loup Ventures found that Google Assistant understood every single query and answered correctly 92.9 per cent of the time.
Aug 19, 2019, 10:37 AM IST
iPhone users may soon tell Siri to play Spotify: Report
Google's Assistant and Amazon Alexa work with Spotify but Siri does not.
Aug 16, 2019, 14:52 PM IST
Apple halts Siri response grading program after privacy concerns
Apple`s decision comes in the light of a report from in Guardian last week which said the company`s contractors around the globe tasked with reviewing the recordings regularly heard confidential information and private conversations.
Aug 02, 2019, 13:41 PM IST
Apple iOS 13: Siri to soon talk in desi English accent
The users will be able to access content drawn from Indian languages in a seamless conversational style. Siri will also allow users to play their favourite Bollywood music just as easily as an English rap or rock number.
Jun 21, 2019, 14:54 PM IST
WWDC 2018: Apple previews iOS 12, introduces macOS 'Mojave'
iOS 12 will ensure better Augmented Reality (AR) experiences and new ways to communicate.
Jun 05, 2018, 13:43 PM IST
Apple WWDC 2018: From iOS 12 to iPhone SE 2 launch, here's what to expect
Apple has traditionally used the annual event to offer a sneak peek into the next version of its major software updates.
Jun 04, 2018, 10:42 AM IST
Apple may make Siri give smart response to unanswered calls
Apple already offers a list of simple, generic responses that users can choose when a call comes in that they cannot or do not want to answer.
May 25, 2018, 12:57 PM IST
Apple to stop Siri from reading hidden lock screen notifications
Siri's behaviour becomes a privacy issue because it can read out messages and emails from third-party apps.
Mar 23, 2018, 13:49 PM IST
Now ICICI allows NRIs to remit money by commanding it to Siri
The process starts by opening Siri and giving the command upon which the Apple software takes the user to a login page to complete the transaction.
Nov 02, 2017, 18:00 PM IST
Apple drops Bing search for Google
Apple`s web browser Safari on Mac and iOS already use Google search as the default provider, thanks to a deal worth billions to Apple (and Google) over the last decade, Tech Crunch reported on Monday.
Sep 26, 2017, 11:00 AM IST
