How often do you use Siri?
Siri has been around on Apple’s devices for almost a decade now. With plenty of upgrades and changes over the years, it’s a handy digital assistant. But how often do you find yourself using Siri these days?
Amazon Alexa
You can now text your requests to Alexa for iOS
The new feature is available starting today as a public preview, but it’s currently limited to customers in the United States. To type with Alexa, open the mobile Alexa app and hit the keyboard icon in the top-left corner of the app’s main menu.
HomePod mini vs Amazon Echo: Which should you buy?
Review our comparison of HomePod mini vs Amazon Echo if you need help deciding between these smart speakers for yourself or as a gift.
Apple Podcasts integration with Amazon Echo and Fire TV expands to users in Germany
Once you install an Alexa skill to access the Apple Podcasts library, you can ask Alexa to serve you a podcast from Apple.
Microsoft is ending support for Cortana on iOS
Microsoft has confirmed it will be ending support for Cortana on iOS (and Android) devices beginning in early 2021.
Amazon overhauls Alexa app around core functionality rather than third-party apps
Instead of weather forecasts and third-party apps, the redesigned software centers around more personalization and first-party features that people actually use.
Amazon’s Alexa will be able to launch Android and iOS apps using voice commands soon
Amazon’s new “Alexa for Apps” feature will let Alexa users launch apps on Android and iOS using their voice.
The EU has launched a probe into the Internet of Things, targeting Siri, Alexa, and more
Apple, and many other companies, are part of a new probe launched by the European Union to look into digital assistants and smart products that connect to the Internet of Things market.
How to use Alexa’s Drop In and other communication features
For a simple intercom system in your home, use what you already own! Here’s how to use the Alexa communications features with Amazon Echo.
How to use the Alexa app for your alarms, reminders and timers
If you want to try a new digital assistant, here’s how to use Alexa for alarms, reminders, and timers, with or without an Amazon speaker.
How to set up and play Spotify on Alexa
If Spotify is your music app of choice and an Amazon Echo is the speaker you like, here’s how to get Spotify on Alexa to start listening to your tunes.
How to play Apple Podcasts on Alexa and Amazon Echo
Want to know how to play Apple Podcasts on Alexa for your Amazon Echo? This tutorial walks you through the steps so you’ll be listening in no time.
