Nuance's Nina to enable iOS apps to authenticate users by the sound of their voice

The somewhat tedious process of logging into applications on Apple's iOS devices using the on-screen keyboard may soon become a thing of the past thanks to a new software platform from Nuance that promises to allow app makers to authenticate a user by the sound of their voice and much, much more.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 37

Taiwan university sues Apple over Siri, asserts two speech-recognition patents

In a suit filed with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas last Friday, the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Taiwan claims Apple's implementation of Siri on the iPhone 4S infringes on two speech-recognition patents and seeks a permanent sales ban on offending products as well as damages awards.

Mikey Campbell 13 years ago 31

Martin Scorsese featured in new iPhone 4S ad

Apple continues to tap celebrities to show off the iPhone 4S-exclusive Siri voice assistant with a new TV commercial starring director Martin Scorsese.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 35

China Mobile support likely to make Apple's next iPhone a 'true world phone'

Apple's next-generation iPhone is expected to launch in October with support for China Mobile's proprietary 3G network, making it a "true world phone," according to a new report.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 30

GM's Chevy Spark, Sonic first with Siri Eyes Free for iPhone

General Motors is the first car company to announce support for Apple's new "Eyes Free" mode for the iPhone, as the Chevrolet Spark and Sonic will be among the first vehicles compatible with Siri.

Slash Lane 13 years ago 21

Review roundup: Samsung Galaxy S III called a strong iPhone competitor

Samsung's new flagship smartphone, the Android-powered Galaxy S III, hits all four major carriers in the U.S. this week, and has been met positively with reviews from the mainstream media.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 57

Nine auto makers partner with Apple for 'Eyes Free' Siri support

The launch of iOS 6 will bring greater automobile integration to the iPhone with "Eyes Free," a new feature that will allow a car to bring up Siri voice control.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 66

First look: iOS 6 brings Siri to iPad, adds Facebook integration

This year's iOS 6 upgrade will bring the Siri personal assistant software to Apple's third-generation iPad, and will also add system-wide integration with Facebook for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 24

Tim Cook: Apple will show off 'cool ideas' for Siri in coming months

Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook hinted at the future of Siri in an interview on Tuesday, stating the company has "a lot going on" in its development that users will see over the coming months.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 37

Former Apple employee claims Steve Jobs would have 'lost his mind' over Siri

A new report quotes a former Apple employee as saying that people at the company are "embarrassed by Siri" and late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs would have "lost his mind" over the feature's performance.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 189

Actor John Malkovich amused by Siri in new iPhone 4S commercials

John Malkovich is the latest celebrity to star in television commercials from Apple and Verizon touting the convenience of the Siri voice assistant feature of the iPhone 4S.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 52

IBM bans Apple's Siri from its internal networks for security

Because the Siri and Dictation features for iOS must be sent to Apple to be converted to text, IBM has barred the use of them from its corporate networks, citing security concerns.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 30

Apple argues plaintiffs are too vague in class action lawsuit over Siri

Apple has filed a motion to dismiss a set of class-action lawsuits, which accuse the company of falsely advertising its Siri voice assistant feature for the iPhone 4S, under the grounds that the plaintiffs did not specify exactly what claims led them to purchase the device.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 34

Siri updated to give witty responses to 'best smartphone ever' query

When asked for the "best smartphone ever," Siri will now provide a range of witty responses to users rather than giving details on the Nokia Lumia 900.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 80

Samuel L. Jackson featured in new iPhone commercial [u]

A new iPhone commercial from Verizon featuring actor Samuel L. Jackson has aired on ESPN, marking the return of famous talent to Apple product ads.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 37

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