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Apple to lift restrictions on third-party apps using Siri

A future iOS update will have Siri use whatever app a user prefers, meaning apps such as WhatsApp could effectively replace the default Apple apps.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 15

Spotify iOS beta gains ability to make Siri music requests

Subscribers of Spotify will soon be able to ask Siri to play music using the iOS app, with the music streaming service testing out the function in the beta version of its app ahead of a release to the public.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 20

Ex-Workflow employee publishes library of 150 Siri Shortcuts

An employee of Siri Shortcuts progenitor Workflow has shared a collection of over 150 Siri Shortcuts for people to use, providing a way for iOS users to get more out of the virtual assistant's automation toolkit.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 17

HomePod gains multi-user support, ambient noise generator, live radio this fall

The HomePod is gaining a number of new features later this year via software updates, including support for recognizing up to six different voices and personalizing the experience, radio stations, and a collection of ambient sounds.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 16

Leaked Apple document says new Siri device is coming by fall 2021

Leaked documents relating to Siri reveal upgrades to the digital assistant are coming in late 2021, aimed at supporting a new piece of hardware.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 33

Apple announces plans to improve Siri's privacy protections for users

Apple's review of Siri privacy guarantees has completed, and the company is making a few changes going forward to further ensure users' privacy and data safety.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 24

Brief Thoughts: Questionable RF lawsuit, Apple TV+ vs. Disney+, Siri listening & more

Every week has dozens of things going on at any given time, too many to talk about in real-time. Here's what we think about this week's radio frequency revelations and lawsuits, Disney rolling heavy at the D23 expo in regards to Disney+, the workers responsible for listening to Siri recordings, an inadvertent iOS 12 jailbreak restoration, and Google's Android rebranding.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 12

Laid off Apple contractors listened to 1,000 Siri recordings per shift

Workers employed in Ireland to monitor and grade Siri recordings for Apple have now lost their jobs, as listening to Siri recordings stops.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 24

Ex-Apple Siri chief Bill Stasior now a Microsoft vice president of technology

Apple's one-time head of Siri development Bill Stasior has left Apple, and is going to be one of Microsoft's vice presidents of technology.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 14

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