Siri: News
30 May 2023
AppleAI in Apple: Features that enhance tech giant's AI credentials
When we hear artificial intelligence (AI), companies like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI come to our minds. No one would say they thought of Apple at the mention of AI.
16 May 2023
AppleHow Apple's new accessibility features will help users with disabilities
Apple has previewed a set of new features for cognitive, vision, hearing, and mobility accessibility.
28 Mar 2023
AppleHow to upgrade your driving experience with Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay was introduced by Cupertino tech giant Apple to deliver access to your favorite apps and seamless smartphone connectivity, in bikes and cars.
16 Mar 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHow will voice assistants fare against AI chatbots in future
Generative AI is the talk of the town. AI chatbots that can answer questions and complete tasks with alacrity have caught the imagination of everyone.
19 Jan 2023
AppleApple's new smart speaker can check room temperature and humidity
Apple has launched the second generation HomePod smart speaker. Alongside playing music and performing other Siri-enabled functions, it can now check your room's temperature and humidity. You can also create a stereo pair by pairing two HomePods.
25 Dec 2022
SmartwatchesBoult Rover smartwatch introduced in India: Should you buy?
India-based Boult has made its latest smartwatch, called the Boult Rover, available for purchase.
07 Nov 2022
AppleApple could soon change 'Hey Siri' command to just 'Siri'
Apple wants to change the wake-up command for its voice assistant from 'Hey Siri' to just 'Siri.'
10 Apr 2021
SpotifySpotify claims "Hey Spotify" doesn't listen to everything you say
In 2020, music streaming giant Spotify was spotted developing a voice assistant triggered by the wake phrase "Hey Spotify". The feature resembles Amazon's Alexa and Apple's Siri.
04 Apr 2021
iOSSiri won't default to female voice, two new voices added
Apple has added two new voice options to its voice Assistant Siri. Users will get to select a Siri voice of their choice when they set up the service instead of having a default voice.
05 Mar 2021
iOSiOS 14.5 doesn't have a default music service setting
Apple iOS version 14.5 beta testers noticed that Siri would ask you to select a player or streaming service when you instructed it to play music for the first time. This led them to assume Apple would allow users to set a default service for music.
10 Jul 2020
AppleiOS 14 public beta now available: Here's how to download
Apple's next big operating system for iPhones, the iOS 14, is now available for early testers.
23 Jun 2020
iPhoneiOS 14: Is this the biggest update for iPhones?
A few hours ago, Apple hosted its first-ever "virtual" WWDC keynote and unveiled the next-generation of its software products - iOS 14, iPadOS 14, tvOS 14, watchOS 7, and macOS Big Sur.
08 Apr 2020
AppleIs the low-cost version of Apple AirPods Pro already here?
Apple is gearing up to expand its range of audio products with a pair of new earbuds called the AirPods X and a set of premium over-ear headphones.
23 Mar 2020
AppleSiri can do preliminary screening for coronavirus (not for India)
As coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to wreak havoc around the world, Apple is doing its bit to help those in need.
16 Mar 2020
TwitterAhead of launch, Apple's Powerbeats 4 earbuds hit the shelves
Apple's Powerbeats 4 seems to have gone on sale even before its official launch. The still-unannounced earbuds were spotted for sale at a Walmart store in Rochester, New York.
06 Feb 2020
AppleApple patches Mac bug that exposed encrypted emails: Details here
Finally, a long-existing security flaw exposing parts of encrypted emails has been patched in Apple's macOS.
31 Jan 2020
MicrosoftApparently, Siri and Cortana are really bad at first-aid advice
While modern-day smart assistants can handle a number of queries, they are not really good at first-aid advice.
29 Jan 2020
AppleApple HomePod finally arrives in India, costs Rs. 20,000
Apple's HomePod, which debuted in countries like the US, UK, and Australia in February 2018, has finally arrived in India.
14 Dec 2019
AppleCritical iPhone bug lets kids bypass parental controls: Details here
Just recently, Apple released iOS 13.3 with some major bug fixes and parental control improvements for iPhones.
09 Nov 2019
AndroidApple AirPods Pro with Android phone: Good, bad and ugly
With features like active noise cancellation, adaptive music equalizer, high-quality sound output, and great battery life, the Apple AirPods Pro is surely one of the best wireless earbuds you can buy today.
03 Nov 2019
AppleApple AirPods Pro v/s AirPods: What has changed?
Apple has quietly launched the AirPods Pro as an upgraded version of its popular wireless earbuds, the AirPods.
26 Oct 2019
AppleApple's AirPods Pro charging case could look like this
The next-generation of Apple's wireless earphones, likely to be called AirPods Pro, have once again been leaked.
13 Oct 2019
Google#TechBytes: Why Google Assistant is better than Siri and Alexa
We all see Google Assistant as a 'digital butler' that can do a range of tasks on a single command.
04 Oct 2019
Health & Wellness#TechBytes: 5 features you should try on your Apple Watch
Apple has finally released watchOS 6, the latest software for Apple Watch Series 3, Series 4, and Series 5.
27 Sep 2019
IndiaApple Watch Series 5 goes on sale in India today
Apple's latest wearable, the Apple Watch Series 5, will go on sale in India today via leading online platforms, as well as major offline retail stores across the country.
25 Sep 2019
India#TechBytes: 5 India-specific iOS 13 features you need to try
Soon after unveiling fancy new iPhones, Apple released iOS 13 with features like dark mode, Sign in with Apple, swipe-to-type, gesture-based undo/redo and more.
09 Sep 2019
AppleSoon, Siri will have health-focused conversations, translation, and more
Apple's Siri is set to get some big upgrades in the coming years, a report from The Guardian has revealed.
29 Aug 2019
iPhoneApple is sorry that its contractors listened to your sex-talks
A few weeks back, a report revealed that Apple's contractors had been listening to and reviewing recordings from Siri (Apple's digital assistant).
24 Aug 2019
AppleThe best smart speakers you can buy in 2019
Smart speaks are a great add-on to enrich your digital life. They are portable (some of them), affordable and easy to use.
19 Aug 2019
GoogleGoogle Assistant nails IQ test, beats both Alexa and Siri
AI-based voice assistants power modern-day gadgets and make them truly smart in ways more than you can imagine.
03 Aug 2019
AppleApple responds to criticism, stops contractors from hearing Siri conversations
Just recently, a scary report revealed how Apple's contractors listened to recordings of private Siri conversations.
29 Jul 2019
AmazonLike Amazon, Apple's contractors also listen to private Siri conversations
Just a few weeks ago, a report claimed that Amazon's employees get wide access to the recordings of Alexa conversations, something they could use to pin down the exact location of people.
21 Jun 2019
AppleiOS13 will warn if you delete apps with active subscriptions
Apple has added a new feature in iOS 13 that will help you manage app subscriptions in a better way.
06 Jun 2019
UNESCOFeminist chatbot F'xa to teach you about AI gender bias
If you have ever come across an AI voice assistant, you probably would have tried cussing at it.
29 Apr 2019
AndroidTop 5 iOS features we want to see on Android
As a long-time iOS user who recently switched to the open world of Android, I am enjoying every bit of Google's mobile software. It offers me the freedom to customize my phone, has better notification management, and fluid multitasking experience.
16 Apr 2019
GoogleHere's how tech giants handle data captured by voice assistants
From phones to speakers, everything is turning smart thanks to the power of voice recognition and artificial intelligence.
16 Apr 2019
AppleiOS 13 features: Dark mode, undo gestures and much more
In a matter of months, Apple will unveil iOS 13, the next generation of its operating system for iPhones and iPads.
31 Dec 2018
IsraelHebrew voice of Siri just sued Apple: Here's why
The artist behind the Hebrew version of Siri has filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming that the company used her voice for the smart assistant without explicit permission.
23 Nov 2018
Donald TrumpSiri goes NSFW, shows penis image when asked about Trump
We have seen assistants fail, miserably.
23 Nov 2018
GoogleGoogle just found a 'shortcut' to link Assistant with Siri
Siri, as we all know, is the primary smart Assistant for iOS.