iOS 14: downloadable custom voice synthesizers to replace built-in speech voices
iOS 14 could let you replace the default Siri voice feedback with something a bit more punchy, like a custom voice synthesizers for “Space Odyssey”‘s HAL 9000 computer.
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Tip: ask Siri on your iPhone or iPad to take you back to the Home screen, hands-free
Learn about the new Siri Home screen voice command in iOS 13.4 that enables you to quickly go back to the Home screen, hands-free, on your iPhone and iPad.
This tweak disables the voice recording button in iMessage
If you never use that voice recording feature built into Apple’s iMessage interface, then why not disable it entirely? This new jailbreak tweak can do that.
How to set up multiuser on HomePod so Siri can recognize different voices from other users
Learn how to get your HomePod to recognize the voices of different users and have Siri personalize the experience for each of them.
How to opt out of Siri grading and delete your audio history from Apple’s servers
Follow the steps in this tutorial if you’d like to opt out of Apple’s Siri grading initiative and delete from servers Siri audio history that’s associated with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch and HomePod.
iOS 13.2, from Deep Fusion to Siri grading — how to use all the new features
iOS 13.2 adds many features like Deep Fusion for iPhone 11, Announce Messages with Siri, and enhanced privacy settings. Learn how all of them work here.
How to create and use Voice Memos on Apple Watch
Record notes to yourself wherever you go and access them on other devices. Here’s how to create and use Voice Memos on your Apple Watch.
Apple to keep reviewing computer-generated transcriptions of your Siri audio requests
After an iOS update with a Siri grading opt-in drops, Apple will continue reviewing computer-generated transcriptions of your Siri audio requests regardless of your opt-in status.
Apple contractors were expected to listen to 1,000 clips of Siri recordings every shift
Apple’s contractors in Ireland were expected to listen to more than a thousand audio clips of Siri recordings every shift before the Cupertino tech giant suspended the controversial practice last month.
How to have Siri automatically read incoming text messages out loud to you in iOS 13
Learn how to get handy voice announcements from Siri through your AirPods or Powerbeats Pro for texts sent to you via Messages or any third-party messaging app.
Siri on watchOS 6 lets you find apps, identify songs and search topics on the web
Siri in watchOS 6 allows you to do new things such as find apps on App Store, identify tunes playing around you and search a topic on the web, all directly from your wrist.
How to enable and use Voice Control instead of Siri on iPhone
If you like giving voice commands, but can’t use or prefer not to use Siri, there’s another way. Here’s how to enable and use Voice Control on iPhone.
