Apple researching offline Siri mode
Surely you’ve seen the annoying “I’ll tap you when I’m ready” message? An offline Siri would put an end to that.
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Cortana 3.0 brings refreshed UI, music & podcast integration, more
Microsoft today released Cortana 3.0 for iOS with an update to the user interface enabling conversational experiences like with Google Assistant. It also brought other enhancements, including voice support for reminders, calendars and timers.
How to send voice messages on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Send a lasting memory or share an important conversation. This tutorial shows you how to send voice messages on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
WhatsApp gains iPhone XS Max support, consecutive voice messages & more
WhatsApp for iPhone has been refreshed with support for iOS 12 and the new iPhone XS Max display resolution. The app comes with a redesigned interface for quick bubble actions and a new consecutive voice messaging feature.
Refreshed Fire TV costs $10 more, but brings 4K & Dolby Atmos support, 3 HDR formats
Amazon has refreshed its Fire TV HDMI dingle, adding support for 4K resolutions, the Dolby Atmos surround sound and three major HDR video formats: HDR10, HDR+ and Dolby Vision.
How Siri recognizes obscurely named points of interest like local restaurants & businesses
Siri’s speech recognition system is paired with a bunch of geolocation-based language models allowing the smart assistant to recognize obscurely named places on a map.
WhatsApp rolls out group calling for voice and video with up to 4 participants simultaneously
WhatsApp users can now engage in group calls using voice and video with up to four people simultaneously, with end-to-end encryption and adaptive, reliable connections in different network conditions.
How to use Hey Siri with multiple nearby devices
This tutorial will teach you to properly use Hey Siri on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch or Mac when there are multiple nearby devices that support this feature, plus lay out the steps for making sure that the right device responds to the wake-up phrase.
Alexa for iPhone picks up voice controls
Following the introduction of voice controls in Alexa for Android back in January, Amazon has now implemented the same functionality in its iOS app so iPhone users can now check the weather, too, as well as ask questions and more.
HomePod can now read the news in Canada
Canadian users can now ask Siri on their HomePod to play some news and she will provide news briefs from both local and international sources, like CBC, Global TV, CTV and CNN.
Untethered Hey Siri on iOS 12 works even when your iPhone is in Low Power Mode
Previously disabled automatically as part of your iPhone’s Low Power Mode settings, the untethered Hey Siri function in iOS 12 works even when the battery is running low.
How to set and manage alarms on HomePod
Like with other Apple devices, Siri on HomePod allows you to create as many clock alarms as you want, as well as manage them with ease, remove the ones you no longer need, turn a specific alarm on or off, create recurring alarms and more.