Marriott likely to decide on Apple Siri or Amazon Alexa for hotels later this year

Marriott is currently testing both Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa at an Aloft hotel in Boston to gauge which assistant, if either, might be best for letting guests control their rooms through voice commands, a report said on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 44

Siri competitor Alexa comes to iPhone via Amazon's official app

Amazon on Thursday began updating its official app for iOS to bring support for Alexa, its voice-driven personal assistant, officially to the iPhone, allowing users to ask questions, shop, play music and more.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 13

Apple exposes how it teaches new languages to Siri, staying ahead of competition

A report on Thursday offered a behind-the-scenes look at how Apple introduces new languages for Siri, suggesting that broader language support is one of the few things keeping the voice assistant competitive in the face of rivals from Amazon and Google.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 30

Server firmware security incident in 2016 forced Apple to sever ties with vendor Super Micro [u]

While there appears to be no breach of Apple's security, the company terminated its relationship with hardware vendor SuperMicro because of concerns about firmware update security, and an update that potentially compromised a Siri server bank, plus the App Store's search server development environment. [Updated]

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 32

Apple confirms existence of Cambridge Siri R&D lab with new office sign

Apple is no longer keeping its Siri research and development office in Cambridge, U.K. a secret, revealing the facility's existence by constructing a sign bearing the company logo beside the building's front door.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 13

Apple unlikely to develop an Echo-like standalone Siri speaker - report

Apple doesn't appear interested in developing a standalone Amazon Echo-like speaker utilizing Siri, as the company's vision is instead linked to devices like the iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 72

Apple's Siri gets 'LEGO Batman Movie' tie-in with custom Bat-phrases

In a rare promotional tie-in, Apple has quietly updated its Siri virtual assistant with a series of comedic phrases that relate to the recently released "LEGO Batman Movie" from Warner Brothers.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 4

Quickly adjust AirPods volume by percentage and check listening levels with Siri

Due to its distinct lack of physical controls, setting sound levels on Apple's new AirPods requires the use of either Siri or the volume buttons on a paired iPhone, both of which operate on preset magnitudes. For greater control, use Siri to raise or lower the beats by percentage.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 16

Must-know Siri commands for Apple's wireless AirPods

To keep AirPods as hassle-free — and aesthetically pleasing — as possible, Apple opted to completely replace physical controls with Siri voice commands, a first for the company. AppleInsider compiled a few key phrases new AirPods owners should know in order to get the most out of their purchase.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 8

Apple updates Siri on iOS, Mac & Apple TV with Super Bowl-related commands

Apple on Monday announced a collection of Siri updates designed to get people using the AI assistant for Super Bowl LI, which will be played this Sunday between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 8

Apple's 'differential privacy' policy invoked for opt-in iCloud data analysis in iOS 10.3

Apple's upcoming iOS 10.3 update will include an opt-in for collecting data from iCloud accounts, which will in turn be used to improve "intelligent features and services such as Siri," according to people testing the current beta.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 37

Apple officially named as founding member of Partnership for AI, Siri founder named to board

As expected, Apple has been formally inducted into the Partnership on AI as a founding member, naming Siri-founder and Apple exec Tom Gruber to the board of trustees for the group.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 24

Apple reportedly close to joining Partnership on AI industry group to boost Siri, other tech

Apple could help further research efforts in the field of artificial intelligence in the future, with a report claiming it will be joining the Partnership on AI, a non-profit group that counts, Google, Facebook, other major tech companies in its membership.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 5

Better incarnation of Siri may appear alongside Apple's 2017 iPhones - report

Apple's 2017 iPhone models will likely ship with an enhanced version of Siri, reflecting growing competition in the AI assistant space, a report said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 64

The best third-party apps for iOS 10 that support Apple's Siri

Since the launch of iOS 10 last September, Apple has made it possible for third-party applications to respond to voice commands through its Siri personal assistant. AppleInsider offers a list of some of the the best apps that boast Siri support.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 5

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