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Apple reportedly close to joining Partnership on AI industry group to boost Siri, other te...Apple could help further research efforts in the field of artificial intelligence in the future, with a report claiming it will be joining the Partne…
... , with the results seen in Siri and the company's iOS ... -
Apple officially named as founding member of Partnership for AI, Siri founder named to boa...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 b…
... as a founding member, naming Siri-founder and Apple exec Tom ... the original parent company of Siri, and was brought on by ... -
Apple updates Siri on iOS, Mac & Apple TV with Super Bowl-related commandsApple 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 Sun…
... Monday announced a collection of Siri updates designed to get ... specific, but in this case Siri should automatically find a ... complex queries about game statistics. Siri can even compare the ... promoted commands were already in Siri's vernacular, but Apple ... -
Must-know Siri commands for Apple's wireless AirPodsTo keep AirPods as hassle-free -- and aesthetically pleasing -- as possible, Apple opted to completely replace physical controls with Siri voice co…
... s "Hey Siri" function is turned on. Next, invoke Siri by ... the usual Siri chime. From here, you can ask Siri to ... party apps offer comparatively deeper Siri integration, offering users greater ... and controlled via Siri. For example, users can ask Siri to "open ... -
Quickly adjust AirPods volume by percentage and check listening levels with SiriDue 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…
... magnitudes. For greater control, use Siri to raise or lower ... should be noted that telling Siri to "increase/decrease volume" ... listening levels, users can ask Siri, "What percent is the ... specific percentages instead of using Siri's rather clunky default ... -
Apple's Siri gets 'LEGO Batman Movie' tie-in with custom Bat-phrasesIn a rare promotional tie-in, Apple has quietly updated its Siri virtual assistant with a series of comedic phrases that relate to the recently relea…
... Apple has quietly updated its Siri virtual assistant with a ... home button, or alternatively "Hey Siri, Computer," triggers a random ... King. It says 'Pbbbffftttt!'" Humorously, Siri spells out the sound ... macOS, users. Most recently, Siri last month was updated ... -
Apple unlikely to develop an Echo-like standalone Siri speaker - reportApple doesn't appear interested in developing a standalone Amazon Echo-like speaker utilizing Siri, as the company's vision is instead linked to devi…
... Amazon Echo-like speaker utilizing Siri, as the company's vision ... the technology is to utilize Siri as an "omnipresent AI assistant ... one claiming that Apple's Siri will see another revamp ... more essential to you." Any Siri improvements would presumably be tied ... -
Apple confirms existence of Cambridge Siri R&D lab with new office signApple is no longer keeping its Siri research and development office in Cambridge, U.K. a secret, revealing the facility's existence by constructing a…
... is no longer keeping its Siri research and development office in ... have been refocused on improving Siri. Before Apple's acquisition, VocalIQ ... the 20 percent scored by Siri and other rival digital assistants ... continued to work on improving Siri, and in the last ... -
RBC iOS app update adds pay-by-voice commands to Apple's SiriCustomers of the Royal Bank of Canada can now perform money transfers with Siri, with an update to the bank's mobile app for iOS adding the ability t…
... the RBC Mobile app's Siri integration allows the account ... from their chequing accounts using Siri. While RBC is the first Canadian bank to offer Siri-based transactions, the function has ... offering its users payments through Siri in November last year, while ... -
Apple exposes how it teaches new languages to Siri, staying ahead of competitionA report on Thursday offered a behind-the-scenes look at how Apple introduces new languages for Siri, suggesting that broader language support is one…
... introduces new languages for Siri, suggesting that broader language ... sequences. Before actually upgrading Siri, Apple rolls out dictation. ... finally prepares to launch Siri in the new language, ... designed for this task. Siri has increasingly been accused ... -
Microsoft revamps Cortana for iPhone in renewed bid to take on Apple's SiriMicrosoft on Friday released a promised overhaul of its Cortana iPhone app, simplifying the way the AI assistant works on iOS and making it more prac…
... complement -- to Apple's native Siri. The refreshed app loads faster ... to most iPhone owners than Siri, since Apple restrictions mean it ... that Cortana is second to Siri in language support, offering 8 ... to be preparing enhancements to Siri in time for this year ... -
Concept imagines Apple's 'iPhone 8' with Siri-based augmented realityA new set of concept renders for Apple's "iPhone 8" -- sometimes known as the "iPhone X" or "iPhone Edition" -- envisions the device making use of au…
... augmented reality technology to let Siri and widgets connect with the ... clear, and let users issue Siri commands based on what ... search. In a basic example, Siri could identify landmarks and present ... appear next to the Home/Siri button, offering options like the ... -
Siri competitor Alexa comes to iPhone via Amazon's official appAmazon on Thursday began updating its official app for iOS to bring support for Alexa, its voice-driven personal assistant, officially to the iPhone,…
... also competes with Apple's Siri by answering questions. As ... support for always-listening "Hey Siri," regardless of whether the ... Such limitations have not prevented Siri competitors from attempting to ... it plans to further improve Siri, via the purchase of ... -
Samsung reveals new 'Bixby' AI assistant to take on Apple's SiriConfirming rumors, Samsung on Monday revealed the existence of "Bixby," a new AI assistant that should debut with the Galaxy S8 later this month and …
... month and challenge Apple's Siri with some new technologies. Bixby ... or button input, Samsung said. Siri -- and other AIs, like Google ... iOS 10 and macOS Sierra, Siri still requires that people use ... be working on upgrades to Siri that could debut alongside the ... -
Marriott likely to decide on Apple Siri or Amazon Alexa for hotels later this yearMarriott 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…
... of iPhones and iPads for Siri. Apple's assistant is ... $50, far cheaper than any Siri-equipped Apple product. Both the ... works in English and German, Siri supports 21 languages, which could ... drapes will open. Apple's Siri-based HomeKit platform now supports ... -
4-year-old saves mother's life by asking Apple's Siri to call emergency servicesA four-year-old boy in the United Kingdom saved his mother's life after she collapsed, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed, by unlocking his mother…
... mother's iPhone and asking Siri to contact the emergency services ... quick thinking and by asking 'Siri' for help, this little boy ... to make such calls through Siri has sometimes caused issues with ... specific numbers or phrases to Siri, which can be interpreted as ... -
Rumor: Siri to get iMessage integration, adapt to user habits in 'iOS 11'Apple is planning a slate of Siri updates for "iOS 11" which should include things like more adaptive AI and integration with iMessage and iCloud, ac…
... site. A mockup of Siri integration with the iOS ... of the chief criticisms of Siri, especially in comparison with ... iMessage integration will reportedly let Siri act based on conversations. ... that the company could postpone Siri features until later releases. ... -
Facebook's new M assistant merges Apple's data detectors & rumored Siri Messages enhanceme...Taking it out of a year-long test phase, Facebook on Friday launched "M," a new AI assistant integrated into Messenger that bears some similarity to …
... detectors, as well as rumored Siri integration into Messages for "iOS ... rumored as gaining similarly adaptive Siri integration in Messages. In one ... about eating sushi might lead Siri to suggest places, reservations, and ... -
Just like its waterproofing, fire-proofing & security-proofing, Samsung's Galaxy S8 Siri-P...A year ago Samsung touted waterproofing claims for the Galaxy S7 that didn't hold water. Six months ago, Samsung said its Galaxy Note 7 battery fires…
... supposed to rival Apple's Siri. Galaxy S8 Bixby, a voice ... team that created the original Siri app (acquired by Apple and ... -
Actress says credit for Siri's personality belongs to Apple programmers, not voice workThe attitude displayed by Apple's Siri assistant can really be attributed to programmers, not voice work, according to the actress responsible for Si…
... attitude displayed by Apple's Siri assistant can really be attributed ... of her voice for making Siri sound less robotic, Bennett ... with the programmers," she commented. Siri is currently available in 21 ... app -- Apple would only buy Siri's developer later, and ... -
Cartoon Network adds support for Apple's iOS 10.1 TV app, Siri Universal SearchThe new TV app Apple introduced last fall as a central, Siri-searchable library of videos from various apps has now signed on Cartoon Network. Its co…
... last fall as a central, Siri-searchable library of videos from ... Store. It also initially provided Siri search features supporting content from ... source when a user asks Siri where to find a ... to return to current content, Siri will resume playback where it ... -
Apple 'finalizing' design of Amazon Echo rival based on SiriApple is said to be "currently finalizing" designs for its long-rumored Amazon Echo competitor, featuring support for Siri and AirPlay and boasting B…
... Echo competitor, featuring support for Siri and AirPlay and boasting Beats ... to be marketed as a Siri/AirPlay device," Sonny Dickson said ... Echo concept would ensure that Siri isn't relegated into the ... enough time to premiere a Siri speaker there with over a ... -
AppleInsider podcast talks 'iPhone 8' rumors, Amazon in the bedroom, a Siri competitor to ...This week on the <em>AppleInsider</em> podcast, Neil and Victor talk about the rumors around 'iPhone 8' wireless charging, HomeKit and a possible Sir…
... , HomeKit and a possible Siri-driven Echo competitor, the ... Echo rival based on Siri Apple investigating wireless charging ... fitness & notification wearable with Siri, Apple Pay Listen to ... fitness & notification wearable with Siri, Apple Pay Follow our ... -
Apple's Siri-based Echo competitor rumored to borrow design cues from Mac Pro, could arriv...More details on Apple's anticipated standalone Siri speaker have emerged, suggesting the device could look similar in some ways to the company's cyli…
... on Apple's anticipated standalone Siri speaker have emerged, suggesting the ... said to feature support for Siri and AirPlay, and will include ... a device would allow the Siri personal assistant to have an ... iPad is not nearby. Like Siri, the Amazon Echo can be ... -
This week on AI: Apple's Siri & AirPlay speaker, self-driving car tests & moreBy far one of the most popular stories this week was that Apple's Siri-based Amazon Echo competitor might not only be alive, but nearly finished. We …
... week was that Apple's Siri-based Amazon Echo competitor might ... need to know: A combo Siri and AirPlay speaker could be ... Amazon Echo rival based on Siri Apple's self-driving testbed ... .ly, report says Apple's Siri-based Echo competitor rumored to ... -
Apple's Siri-based Echo competitor to carry premium price, feature high-end audio with 1 w...Apple's anticipated personal assistant accessory is expected to be a powerful and capable device, boasting "excellent" acoustics and computing power …
... platform, including the fact that Siri supports 18 languages, compared to ... will be based on its Siri voice-driven personal assistant. It ... -
Inventec allegedly tapped for Apple's rumored standalone Siri speaker productLong-time Apple supplier Inventec has been selected by Apple to churn out Apple's rumored Siri speaker, if supply chain reports out of China are to b…
... churn out Apple's rumored Siri speaker, if supply chain reports ... circulating in late April. the Siri speaker will reportedly feature one ... -
With Apple rumored to launch Siri home speaker, Amazon preps flagship touchscreen EchoAs rumors continue to heat up regarding a Siri-driven personal home assistant with high-end audio, Amazon is preparing to expand its own Alexa lineup…
... to heat up regarding a Siri-driven personal home assistant with ... rumored to launch its own Siri-driven Echo competitor as soon ... -
This week on AI: Apple's Siri speaker exposed, iPhone sales down, $1B US manufacturing fun...Apple revealed its March-quarter financial results on Tuesday, which saw profits up, but iPhone sales down. Perhaps the most interesting news of the …
... Amazon Echo competitor, based on Siri. To keep up on the ... you need to know: The Siri speaker may feature high-end ... stories this week: Apple's Siri-based Echo competitor to carry ... -
Siri pronounces common address and directional terms inlySiri will pronounce Ave NE as "aive nee" when using Apple Maps. Plug in a business name, Apple Maps grabs it, loads the address into navigation…
Siri will pronounce Ave NE as " ... the address into navigation, and Siri will always pronounce Ave and ...
