Apple is launching an updated version of Shortcuts later this year, which includes a handful of new elements to help improve the feature.
Shortcuts in iOS 13 get conversational, suggestions, and a built-in app
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iOS 13 improves HomeKit-enabled cameras with activity detection and iCloud storage, plus more
Apple is showing off a handful of new additions to the Home app and HomeKit in general, offering up more iCloud-backed secure options for the smart house.
SiriUnlock lets you access more data with Siri without unlocking your handset
Siri can make interacting with your iOS handset easier, and more specifically, the ‘Hey Siri’ feature comes in handy when you have dirty hands and you don’t want to touch your device. But when your handset is locked, Apple prevents Siri from accessing certain things to protect your privacy from those who may try to exploit her handiness to reveal personal information about you.
While we can understand Apple’s reasoning for doing this, we also understand that some iOS device power users care more about functionality than privacy, and so it would’ve been nice if Apple offered more flexibility in this department. Fortunately, a newly released and free jailbreak tweak called SiriUnlock by iOS developer CokePokes makes this happen.
Siri sounds more natural and learns new skills in iOS 13
During its keynote for the latest Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple took some time on stage to talk about some key changes coming to Siri, the digital personal assistant that links so many of Apple's different services.
Maps in iOS 13 gets more realistic details, Look Around, Collections, flight status, and more
One of the biggest changes Apple made with iOS 13 was to Maps. The company announced this year, during the WWDC keynote, that it was bringing new realistic details to the service, while also adding new features that make using Maps even more enjoyable -- and useful.
Siri on watchOS 6 lets you find apps, identify songs and search topics on the web
watchOS 6, the next major software update to the operating system powering Apple's wearable device, packs in a few cool new features. In terms of voice interactions, Siri on your wrist is now more useful with such enhancements as web and app search.
Spotify and other streaming apps can support Siri in iOS 13 and iPadOS
Using Siri to control music playback, or other media controls depending on the first-party app, is pretty helpful. However, if your app of choice is a third-party option like Spotify, then using Siri to handle playback controls isn't an option. But it looks like that can change in iOS 13.
iOS 13 gains Dark Mode, more speed, Street View-like photography in Maps, tighter privacy protections & more
During today's WWDC keynote at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, Apple announced a plethora of new features and enhancements coming to iOS 13, the next major update to the world's best mobile operating system.
A United Nations report says Siri and other female smart assistants reinforce gender bias
A United Nations report indirectly accuses smart assistant providers like Apple, Google and Microsoft of reinforcing gender bias by using female assistant voices by default.
SiriApp puts an app on the Home screen for launching Siri
iOS device users can invoke Siri on demand with a simple button press or by muttering ‘Hey Siri’ under certain circumstances, and jailbreakers have even more options for calling upon their virtual assistant for help, such as Ryan Petrich’s Activator extension. But who said your options had to stop there?
With a free jailbreak tweak called SiriApp by iOS developer level3tjg, you can add a dedicated application icon to your Home screen for invoking Siri.
How to enable and use Voice Control instead of Siri on iPhone
This tutorial shows you how to enable and use Voice Control instead of Siri on your iPhone.
How to use your Apple TV to find your iPhone, iPad or Mac
Learn how to find a missing iPhone, iPad, or Mac with your Apple TV. You can use your voice to locate a nearby device and play a sound to track it faster.