Apple says 'top apps' are integrating Siri Shortcuts
Apple is drumming up consumer interest in Siri Shortcuts following its release in iOS 12, and on Thursday threw a spotlight on popular apps that integrate the Siri-powered automation feature.
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AppleInsider Staff
Siri could recognize user's voice patterns for identification in future iPhone or iPad
Apple is continuing to come up with ways to secure its devices while still making it as easy as possible to use, with one concept involving unlocking an iPhone or iPad and performing a Siri request, but only if the voice it hears matches that of its owner.
Malcolm Owen
Complex iOS 12 passcode bypasses grant access to iPhone Contacts and Photos
A pair of extremely involved passcode bypasses discovered in Apple's latest iOS 12 can grant attackers access to Contacts and Photo data on a user's iPhone, including models protected by Face ID.
Mikey Campbell
Marc Benioff reveals Siri integration with Salesforce Einstein, lauds Apple's Cook
Salesforce's Dreamforce conference kicked off on Tuesday and CEO Marc Benioff was on hand to detail what the company's recent partnership with Apple will bring to customers. Notably, Benioff played up Siri integration with Salesforce's Einstein AI platform, a major feature largely glossed over in official press materials
Apple pulls conspiracy theories, debunked news from Safari's 'Siri Suggested Websites'
Apple this week removed references to questionable online content from Safari's "Siri Suggested Websites" feature after an investigation found the service surfacing articles and video relating to conspiracy theories, "fake news" and other sensationalist items.
Amazon debuts Fire TV Recast OTA DVR, Smart Plug, and other new smart home products
Along with its new Echo devices, Amazon on Thursday new smart home products, including an Amazon-branded Smart Plug, an Alexa-capable microwave, and more.
Stephen Silver
Shortcuts launches on App Store as update to Workflow
Apple's new Shortcuts app has been released on the App Store today, showing as an update to the Workflow app. It is launching alongside iOS 12 and watchOS 5.
Andrew O'Hara
Apple exec Eddy Cue 'overextended,' falling asleep in meetings
The stresses of heading up Internet Software and Services at Apple may be getting to Eddy Cue, who may even sometimes fall asleep during meetings, according to a new profile.
Roger Fingas
This week on AI: 'iPhone XS' & Apple Watch 'Series 4' leaked, Sept. 12 event on its way
Normally, Apple sharing the date of its Sept. 12 iPhone event would be the biggest news, but instead we got a glimpse at the actual hardware the company is planning to showcase.
