Chinese company sues Apple for patent infringement with Siri

Apple showed up in a Shanghai court on Wednesday on the receiving end of a patent suit, with a Chinese company alleging that the Siri digital assistant featured in iPhones and iPads is based on software that infringes its patents.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 36

New Chevrolet Sonic ad touts Siri Eyes Free integration

Just over a month after its first models with Siri built in became available, Chevrolet has begun touting the compatibility with Apple's digital assistant in a new ad campaign featuring the iOS eyes free feature.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 13

Apple looks to bolster its iOS vehicle integration team as its automotive push grows

A series of newly posted Apple job openings, along with recent automotive initiatives, offer further evidence that the company plans to become a serious player in the in-car technology market.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 22

2013 Honda Accord, Acura RDX & ILX to offer Apple's Siri Eyes Free support

The American division of carmaker Honda announced on Wednesday it will integrate support for Apple's voice-driven Siri personal assistant into its 2013 Honda Accord and Acura RDX and ILX models.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 41

Verizon planned to make Siri an Android exclusive before Apple purchase

Before Apple swooped in to purchase Siri, U.S. carrier Verizon was working on a deal that would make the intelligent voice-controlled assistant exclusive to Android devices on its network.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 50

Hyundai announces support for Apple's Siri Eyes Free

At this week's Consumer Electronics Show, Hyundai announced a number of new vehicle technologies, including integration with Apple's Siri-powered "Eyes Free" mode.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 25

Siri's reliance on Google cut in half with iOS 6

Tests with Apple's voice-driven personal assistant, Siri, have found that the service turns to Google for an answer in iOS 6 half as much as it did in iOS 5.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 119

GM will be first automaker to use Apple's 'Eyes Free' Siri integration

General Motors on Tuesday announced that it will be integrating Apple's new "Eyes Free" Siri mode in two of its cars early next year, making it the first car maker in the world to implement the technology in a commercial product.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 18

Apple patents Siri microphone icon

After over a year of examination, Apple was awarded the design rights for Siri's microphone icon seen by iPhone and iPad users since the virtual assistant was first introduced in 2011.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 16

Apple's next major market for iOS may be automotive

Over the past two years, pundits have focused on living room TVs as the most likely new market for Apple to expand into, but evidence suggests that the company's next big step for iOS is more likely to involve the automotive market.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 81

Siri serves Fandango movie ticket purchases in iOS 6.1

The first developer beta of iOS 6.1 includes links to purchase movie tickets through Fandango when searching for showtimes with Siri.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 17

Apple removes prostitution services from Siri results in China

In response to criticism in China that Siri could find local prostitution services, Apple has removed escort services from search results in the region.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 36

Google takes on Siri by adding voice search to standalone iOS app

Google on Tuesday rolled out a software update to its standalone iOS search app, offering advanced voice-recognition technology that mimics Siri in function, but taps into the internet search giant's vast data banks instead of the assets accessed by Apple's virtual assistant.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 29

Judge excuses himself from new Siri-related patent suit, cites conflict of interest

New York District Court Judge Gary Sharpe on Tuesday recused himself from presiding over a patent case involving the Siri virtual assistant, saying he had an unspecified interest in Apple.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 32

Apple hires Amazon executive to head its Siri search team

Apple has hired William Stasior, a former Amazon executive and "prominent search technologist," who will now run its Siri personal assistant division.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 30

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