When iOS 15 and other fall updates arrive, developers will no longer be able to target a handful of Shortcut APIs, notably ones for ride-sharing requests and CarPlay controls.
Apple is continuing to refine a system for sharing information and context between devices with Siri, allowing for more nuanced and location-aware voice commands.
The continued tradition of Apple SVP of software engineering Craig Federighi and VP of product marketing Greg Joswiak sitting down with John Gruber continues in 2021, with discussions about what Apple launched during WWDC 2021, privacy, on-device Siri processing, and the creation of Universal Control
We recap all of the updates to Apple's major operating systems on the podcast, including Shortcuts coming to macOS, FaceTime and notification updates to iOS, iPadOS multitasking, plus new features for the Home and AirPods.
Smart home purveyor Ecobee says that it will become one the very first third-party device with support for Siri before the end of 2021.
Apple is bringing Siri to third-party devices and platforms for the first time, allowing HomeKit-supporting companies to integrate the assistant into their devices.
At WWDC, Apple's Katie Skinner and Erik Neuenschwander looked at new privacy features across the Apple ecosystem.
Thanks to advancements in machine learning, starting in iOS 15, Siri will now respond to users' requests even without internet access.
Users of Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD can now search for movies and shows using Siri in several more countries.
Siri may have accidentally revealed an unannounced feature of the new Siri Remote — Find My integration.
Apple has released iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, with some of the biggest new features including App Tracking Transparency and easier iPhone unlocking when wearing a mask.
Multiple users are reporting that when asked about Apple events, Siri sometimes says the next one is on April 20, at Apple Park.
Microsoft has acquired speech recognition systems company Nuance in an all-cash deal valued at $19.7 billion, giving it control over the firm that helped Apple process Siri queries.
Nuance Communications is allegedly in discussions with Microsoft over a potential acquisition of the voice recognition company, one that could value a technology provider behind voice analysis for Apple's Siri at approximately $16 billion.
On this week's AppleInsider Podcast, your hosts discuss the June 7 through June 11 WWDC, Apple's 45 years, and our feature wishlists for the next versions of Apple's operating systems.
Apple is researching how to detect environmental noise levels and user voice patterns so Siri can respond with a yell or a whisper as needed.
Apple has introduced two new English voice options for Siri and will no longer default to a female voice at setup.
The Apple Maps speed camera feature in CarPlay with iOS 14, is now available in a number of new countries including the Netherlands and Belgium.
Apple was the top acquirer of artificial intelligence companies from 2016 to 2020, beating out companies like Facebook, Google, and Microsoft.
Apple has clarified that a Siri feature in iOS 14.5 asking users to select a music service isn't actually setting a default streaming platform.
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