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Apple's VocalIQ takeover could hint at Siri upgrades for WWDC and beyond

Assuming it makes it into Siri upgrades that may start as soon as next month's WWDC, technology Apple acquired from VocalIQ could greatly improve the assistant's accuracy and contextual awareness, one report claims.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 16

Apple's Siri-based Echo competitor could come with facial recognition camera, ship in 2017

Apple's rumored Amazon Echo competitor could reportedly include a camera for facial recognition, but may have to wait until 2017 to hit store shelves.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 25

Updated Apple TV may form foundation of Siri-based Amazon Echo competitor - report

While Apple is indeed said to be working on competition for Amazon's Echo voice assistant, it should come in the form of an upgraded Apple TV instead of a separate speaker-like device, a report claimed on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 45

I/O 2016: Google's new Home hardware takes on Apple's HomeKit and Siri

The smart home battle between Apple, Google and others continues to heat up, with Google on Wednesday announcing Home, a new voice-activated hardware kit that brings the Google assistant service to any room in your house.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 55

Leaked screens show Siri in Apple's upcoming OS X 10.12 with always-on 'Hey Siri'

New images published on Wednesday appear to support rumors that Apple will finally bring Siri to the Mac in the next major version of OS X, premiering at WWDC 2016 in June.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 58

Exodus of original Siri team continues at Apple

Almost all of the talent Apple acquired from the original Siri team has reportedly left the company, with a pair of key departures having taken place in recent weeks.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 79

Ex-Siri team to unveil 'Viv' virtual assistant next week in quest for ubiquitous AI

After years of development, Siri co-creators and former Apple employees Dag Kittlaus and Adam Cheyer are ready to demonstrate "Viv," an advanced virtual assistant that could reinvent the way consumers interact with their devices.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 64

Software update upgrades select 2013-2015 Fiat Chrysler vehicles with Siri Eyes Free

Fiat Chrysler on Friday issued a free software update to owners of some 2013-, 2014-, and 2015-model vehicles, giving them access to Apple's Siri Eyes Free, which enables voice commands to an iPhone by tapping a button on the steering wheel.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 5

Second-gen August Smart Lock with Apple HomeKit support now shipping

The newly launched August Smart Lock includes support for Apple's HomeKit, allowing users to lock, unlock and check the status of their door lock with voice commands using Siri.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 35

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