Apple's Siri and Applebot targeted in voice-enabled web search patent suit

Patent holdings firm Parus Holdings last week filed a lawsuit claiming Apple's Siri voice assistant infringes on owned patents relating to methods of searching the internet with voice-enabled devices.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 1

Researcher testing Apple CloudKit accidentally took Shortcuts completely down

A security researcher has explained how his investigation into Apple's CloudKit platform inadvertently brought down Siri Shortcuts earlier in 2021.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 9

Long-time Apple foe trying to stop iPhone 13 production

A company that launched a lawsuit against Apple's Siri in 2013 has made its next legal move in the saga, and is asking Chinese courts to block the assembly and export of the iPhone — including the iPhone 13.

Mike Wuerthele 4 years ago 12

Apple attempted to hire Google deputy search chief Ben Gomes

In addition to successful efforts to hire Google search and artificial intelligence chief John Giannandrea, Apple at one point also attempted to poach the executive's search deputy Ben Gomes.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

Apple quietly launches invite-only Siri Speech Study for iOS

Apple has launched a research program called the "Siri Speech Study," an app in the App Store for the collection of speech data to improve the digital assistant.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 3

Siri accused of anti-China bias after inaccurate Olympic medal tally

To the vocal annoyance of iPhone users in China, Siri was reportedly unable to read aloud the number of gold medals won by the country.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple deprecates some third-party Siri APIs starting in iOS 15, macOS Monterey

When iOS 15 and other fall updates arrive, developers will no longer be able to target a handful of Shortcut APIs, notably ones for ride-sharing requests and CarPlay controls.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 2

Apple researching network broadcast strength to refine Siri location-based responses

Apple is continuing to refine a system for sharing information and context between devices with Siri, allowing for more nuanced and location-aware voice commands.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 3

Apple's Federighi and Joswiak talk privacy, Siri, Universal Control and more

The continued tradition of Apple SVP of software engineering Craig Federighi and VP of product marketing Greg Joswiak sitting down with John Gruber continues in 2021, with discussions about what Apple launched during WWDC 2021, privacy, on-device Siri processing, and the creation of Universal Control

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 2

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WWDC Highlights: FaceTime SharePlay, Shortcuts on macOS, iPadOS multitasking, and more on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 4 years ago 3

Ecobee SmartThermostat set to become first third-party HomeKit device to support Siri

Smart home purveyor Ecobee says that it will become one the very first third-party device with support for Siri before the end of 2021.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 3

Apple bringing Siri to third-party HomeKit accessories for the first time

Apple is bringing Siri to third-party devices and platforms for the first time, allowing HomeKit-supporting companies to integrate the assistant into their devices.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 4

Apple radically expands privacy features on Mail, Safari, apps, and Siri

At WWDC, Apple's Katie Skinner and Erik Neuenschwander looked at new privacy features across the Apple ecosystem.

Stephen Silver 4 years ago 14

iOS 15 Siri processes voice recognition on-device for device controls, other queries

Thanks to advancements in machine learning, starting in iOS 15, Siri will now respond to users' requests even without internet access.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 3

Apple adds Siri support to Apple TV in more countries

Users of Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD can now search for movies and shows using Siri in several more countries.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 4

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