Eight Siri features we want to see in iOS 12, macOS 10.14, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12 at WWDC 2018

Siri has grown by leaps and bounds after being acquired by Apple and launching in beta on the iPhone 4S. With WWDC in a week, let's talk about what we'd love to see included in iOS 12, watchOS 5, tvOS 12, and macOS 10.14.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 56

Will HomePod make a second splash at WWDC 2018?

Apple's introduction of HomePod at last year's Worldwide Developer Conference might not have seemed to have much direct relevance for third-party developers because unlike iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Macs and Apple TV it doesn't run apps.

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 30

Apple iPhone app ecosystem and Siri make a big difference for the blind

Siri, and other technologies associated with Apple's iPhone and iPad are radically changing how the blind deal with everyday tasks.

Stephen Silver 8 years ago 1

Siri used to summon medical assistance after serious motorcycle crash

17-year-old used Siri to make an emergency call after a motorcycle crash.

Stephen Silver 8 years ago 15

Apple's Siri could decline phone calls with context-sensitive text responses in the future

Declining a call on an iPhone could be a more pleasant experience in the future for both parties, with Apple looking into ways for Siri to help provide the caller with a reason for why the call was rejected in a text message.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 14

Watch: Apple's Siri on iPhone X vs. Samsung's Bixby Voice on Galaxy S9+

Concluding AppleInsider's in-depth comparison of flagship smartphones from dueling tech titans Apple and Samsung, we take a closer look at the pair's respective virtual assistant technologies, Siri and Bixby Voice.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 6

Wish list: HomePod needs an officially adjustable EQ, and much better Siri at WWDC

After spending a few months with Apple's home speaker, the hardware execution remains fantastic, but the software weaknesses in the HomePod are becoming increasingly apparent. The disparity between the two got us thinking about how we would like to see HomePod improve in the future.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 32

Xiaomi's Aqara smarthome gear to support Apple HomeKit end of 2018

China's Xiaomi is reportedly planning to support more third-party smarthome platforms via its Aqara brand, beginning with Apple HomeKit.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 4

Siri on Apple HomePods being triggered by ad for NBA on TNT

Advertisers are beginning to target the wakeword for Apple's Siri assistant in the same way they've previously gone after Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant users, anecdotes suggest.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 19

Apple to expand AI and machine learning office in Seattle, making room for 475 people

Apple is reportedly on the verge of moving into another floor at Seattle's Two Union Square, giving the company a presence on five floors of the skyscraper.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 5

Apple explains 'Hey Siri' speaker recognition in latest Machine Learning Journal update

Apple on Monday published the latest entry into its Machine Learning Journal, explaining further nuances of the "Hey Siri" wakeword for devices like iPhones and iPads.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 6

Channel checks, sales data on HomePod likely as wrong as it was about Apple Watch in 2015

Without actually presenting any hard data on sales, a new report has claimed Apple's HomePod sales are "weak," based on supply channel checks and data from Slice Intelligence—the same two sources that were used to suggest Apple Watch sales were "collapsing" three years ago.

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 51

Apple nabs Google's chief of AI and search John Giannandrea to broaden Siri, self-driving car programs

Apple has hired John Giannandrea away from Google to head up Apple's machine learning and AI strategy, and will report directly to CEO Tim Cook.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 44

April Fools: get ready for the worst jokes in the tech industry

Every year, several companies—most notoriously Google—float various unfunny, excessively long dad jokes on April Fools Day. But rather than waste your time detailing these latest flat attempts at humor in tech, why not take a moment on April 1 to take a look at the really foolish stuff the tech media serves up virtually every day?

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 64

Apple to fix Siri bug that read out hidden iPhone lockscreen notifications

A future Apple update will solve an iOS security flaw allowing Siri to read out otherwise hidden lockscreen notifications, but AppleInsider can show you how to work around it now.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 2

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