Siri: News

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

India

Apple 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

Apple

Soon, 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

iPhone

Apple 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

Apple

The 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

Google

Google 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

Apple

Apple 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

Amazon

Like 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

Apple

iOS13 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

UNESCO

Feminist 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

Android

Top 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

Google

Here'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

Apple

iOS 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

Israel

Hebrew 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 Trump

Siri goes NSFW, shows penis image when asked about Trump

We have seen assistants fail, miserably.

23 Nov 2018

Google

Google just found a 'shortcut' to link Assistant with Siri

Siri, as we all know, is the primary smart Assistant for iOS.

19 Oct 2018

iPhone

You can download everything Apple knows about you: See how

A month after launching the new iPhones, Apple has refreshed its privacy website, giving new information about its efforts to keep people and their data safe.

17 Oct 2018

iPhone

Beware! New iPhone hack lets attackers view, share your photos

Apple has recently released iOS 12.0.1 offering a fix for a number of issues, including those of charging and bypassing passcodes.

07 Oct 2018

iOS

Are Nokia True Wireless Earbuds Android's own Apple AirPods?

Released back in 2016, Apple's AirPods ushered in a phase of wireless audio streaming.

01 Oct 2018

iPhone

These important iOS 12 features significantly improve iPhone security

iOS 12, Apple's latest mobile operating system, is a bliss for iPhone and iPad users who have struggled with the buggy iOS 11.

28 Jul 2018

Google Assistant

War of the virtual assistants: Google Assistant wins IQ test

Ever wondered which virtual assistant, among the many that are available, is smarter? Well, it seems like we have a conclusive answer now.

23 Jul 2018

Apple

You may soon make calls using your Apple's HomePod

Apple's HomePod smart speaker, which became commercially available a few months back, is reportedly getting an update that'll include a slew of new features including the ability to make and receive phone calls.

13 Jul 2018

Apple

Apple upgrades MacBook Pros, top-end device costs $6,700

On Thursday, Apple's 13-inch and 15-inch Touch Bar MacBook Pros received a midsummer upgrade, and will now come with the latest Intel CPUs, new RAM and storage options, True Tone screens, a new T2 sub-processor for security and encryption, and hands-free Siri.

05 Jul 2018

San Francisco

Inside British Parliament, Siri 'interrupts' MP, announces results on Syria

The task of digital assistants Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant, is to make our lives easier. But in this case, a minister of British Parliament was left embarrassed when Apple's Siri rudely interrupted his speech.

10 Jun 2018

Amazon

Tired of Siri? Access Alexa on Apple Watch: Here's how

Each smart assistant does something better than the other. However, there are restrictions when you wish to use multiple smart assistants, especially on wearables.

28 May 2018

Apple

Everything expected to be unveiled at Apple's WWDC 2018 event

Apple's upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2018 will take place from June 4-8 in San Jose, California.

22 May 2018

Amazon

Apple's Siri will get a brand new voice at WWDC

Apple's voice-based digital assistant Siri is set to get a brand new voice at the company's upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2018.

12 Apr 2018

Google

Google Assistant has received 4.5 lakh marriage proposals in India

Technology has impressed all and sundry. However, in case of AI-powered smart assistants like Siri, Cortana, Alexa or Google Assistant, users have taken that love for technology to a whole new level. Literally.

01 Apr 2018

Apple

Apple aggressively hiring for Siri division with 161 vacancies

Apple has ramped up efforts regarding its voice-enabled digital assistant Siri with rolling out as many as 161 Siri-related vacancies as of March end.

23 Mar 2018

WhatsApp

Siri privacy bug on iOS 11 compromises your hidden notifications

If you think iOS 11 is a mess, you're not alone. Apple's latest operating system has been bug-ridden since its launch. And keeping aside those battery draining issues and applications being unresponsive, iOS 11 bugs didn't even spare the $1,000 iPhone X.

13 Dec 2017

Apple

It's official! $4,999 iMac Pro is arriving on 14 December

Apple announced its "most powerful" iMac Pro back in June, promising to release it in December. Though Apple has kept quiet, it is keeping its promise.

20 Sep 2017

iPhone

iOS 11: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Apple iOS 11 is now available for download.

23 Jun 2017

iPhone

Nobel Laureate faces public ire for making sexist comment

Always think before you speak and if you are a Nobel Laureate, think more than twice or risk public ire.

06 Jun 2017

Technology

WWDC'17: Apple still knows how to pull genuine surprises

WWDC 2017 was exciting, to say the least, with Apple unveiling a new speaker to take on Amazon's Echo and Google home. App store also got revamped, few key updates and Apple has solidified its desktops with macOS High Sierra.

15 May 2017

TechCrunch

Apple acquires Lattice Data to strengthen its AI base

As an effort to establish a stronghold in the AI business, Apple has now acquired Lattice Data by paying a rumored amount of $200 million.

29 Jan 2017

Google

Apple to introduce data-sharing option to improve its AI

The next version of Apple's operating system, iOS 10.3, will feature an option for iOS users to share their iCloud data with Apple so that the company can improve their AI-powered software products like voice assistant Siri.

13 Sep 2016

Apple

Are Apple AirPods ushering in a new future for technology?

Apple's decision to remove the long-standing 3.5 mm earphone jacks from iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus has received harsh criticism from several fronts.