iRobot update brings Siri support to Roomba vacuums & Braava mops

Siri support has arrived for iRobot products like the Roomba, so now users can have the robots clean specific rooms using Siri voice commands and Shortcuts.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 3

Aqara announces new S3 HomeKit thermostat with Siri voice support

Aqara has officially launched its HomeKit-compatible Smart Thermostat S3 with initial availability in Mainland China, according to a new report.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Why Apple keeps buying companies - and how it's used them for maximum impact

From Beats and Siri, to firms you've never heard of, Apple keeps buying companies. Here's what impact that has had on Apple, how long it takes for an acquisition to make its mark with a new Apple feature, and what may be coming next.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 8

AirPods crucial to summoning medical help after serious head injury

A New Jersey designer has detailed how she used her AirPods and Siri to call for help after sustaining a head injury alone in her studio.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 0

Swedish Siri tests point to upcoming HomePod mini release in Sweden

Apple has been trialling Siri on the HomePod mini in Swedish, a test that may indicate an expansion of availability into Sweden and other countries could occur within months.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 7

Garmin unveils Venu 2 Plus smartwatch that's compatible with Siri

Garmin has announced a new fitness-focused GPS smartwatch that allows users to send texts or ask questions via Siri voice commands.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Compared: Apple Music Voice Plan versus Individual Plan versus Family Plan

After an announcement in October, and roll-out in early December, there are now three different Apple Music subscription tiers. Here are the differences between them.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 11

How to use the new Spotlight in iOS 15

Spotlight is much more useful in iOS 15, with improvements including new items it can search for, and new intelligence behind its searching, too.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple's Zane Lowe highlights Apple Music Voice Plan with tutorial & helpful tips

Alongside the release of the Apple Music Voice Plan in iOS 15.2, Apple has published a new audio tutorial with Zane Lowe guiding users through the new subscription.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

How to teach Siri to pronounce names correctly in iOS 15

Some names can be difficult for Siri to get right on its first try. It used to be easier to get this done, but here's how to teach Siri correct pronunciation of names in iOS 15

Amber Neely 4 years ago 0

How to use Apple Music's new mood playlists

Alongside the Apple Music Voice Plan, Apple has introduced a huge number of curated playlists, each intended to be called upon to reflect a listener's mood. Here's how to find and use them.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple introduces $4.99 Voice Plan for Apple Music

Apple has introduced a new subscription tier for Apple Music dubbed the Voice Plan that lets users access the platform's catalog using Siri.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 36

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Nanoleaf Lines review, Siri on Ecobee hands on, & more on HomeKit Insider

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 1

Siri on Ecobee SmartThermostat review: Apple's smart assistant invades your home

Ecobee has become the first third-party product to integrate Siri into its smart speaker and we've been testing it out with our Ecobee SmartThermostat for the last several days. Here's how it works, how to set it up, and what it can do.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 20

Siri and AirPlay 2 officially land on Ecobee SmartThermostat

After an announcement earlier in 2021, Ecobee has started to roll out Siri and AirPlay 2 on its existing SmartThermostat.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 6

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