Apple is working on a project to simplify the ‘Hey Siri’ trigger phrase to just ‘Siri,’ in iPhones, Macs, iPad, Apple Watches, HomePods, etc…
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How to make the right Apple device hear ‘Hey Siri’
Most of us with multiple Apple devices have had it happen at least once. You say, “Hey Siri” and an unexpected HomePod, Apple Watch, or other device…
Amazon offers second-generation Apple AirPods for $129
Apple’s second-gen. AirPods normally retail for $159, so this is a $30 savings…
HomePod owners triggered by Apple’s new AirPod ad
Apple is triggering HomePods to launch into song when they hear the phrase ‘Hey Siri’ in the latest AirPod ad…
Apple’s Beats brand to debut new totally wireless Powerbeats next month
A cord-free version of the Beats PowerBeats wireless sports earphones will be announced…
Like being tracked? Summon Google Assistant on your iPhone with Siri Shortcuts
Google has taken advantage of Siri Shortcuts in iOS to make its own Google Assistant…
Hey Apple, it’s time to drop the ‘Hey’ from ‘Hey Siri’
You don’t have to say “Hey Alexa,” so why do we still have to say “Hey Siri?”
How to improve Apple’s already great AirPods
Last week, we heard the latest report that Apple is working on updates to AirPods…
Apple plans upgrades to popular AirPods wireless earbuds
Apple Inc., seeking to bolster its wearables business, is working on upgrades to its wireless AirPods headphones…
Apple is reportedly launching 3 new Macs with custom chips this year
Apple has at least three new Macs in the works for 2018, including a desktop and two laptops…
Siri’s podcast-promoting ‘Give me the News’ feature is now out of beta ahead of HomePod release
A few weeks back, Apple added ‘Give me the news’ to Siri’s repertoire of tricks…
Apple releases iOS 11.2.5 public beta for iPhone and iPad
Apple today seeded the fifth beta of an upcoming iOS 11.2.5 update to developers and public beta testers…
Apple’s delayed HomePod comes with raised expectations and stiffer competition
Late last year, Apple announced that it would delay the promised release of its HomePod…
Apple product delays have more than doubled under CEO Tim Cook
As Apple Inc.’s longtime chief operating officer, Tim Cook was known for ensuring that new products…
Apple preps Siri for the HomePod, now streams a news podcast when asked for ‘news’
In what is certainly a feature created with the HomePod in mind, Apple has enhanced Siri…
Apple’s iMac Pro ‘A1862’ model number spotted ahead of expected December launch
While little else solid is known about the iMac Pro’s shipping configuration with only a matter of days…
Apple’s iMac Pro might be the first ARM Mac, but it won’t be the last
In the latest in a long line of leaks lately, a recent report says that the upcoming iMac Pro…
Apple’s iMac Pro could include mobile connectivity for ‘always on’ theft protection
Even the cheapest iMac Pro costs $4999 and is thus far more expensive than any other iMac model…
Why does iMac Pro have an Apple A10 Fusion chip inside?
According to some digging into Apple’s ‘BridgeOS 2.0’ code and macOS this weekend…
iOS 11: How to turn on Type to Siri
Type to Siri is a handy new feature that allows you to continue using the virtual assistant…
With HomePod, Apple just wants to shake things up (for now)
Apple’s HomePod speaker is a depth charge dropped into the ocean where Google Home and Amazon Echo sail…
Amazon exec: Alexa and Siri should be able to communicate with each other
Alexa and Siri, rival voice assistants on Amazon’s Echo and Apple’s iPhone, don’t directly communicate…
Apple HomePod vs. Amazon Echo
Apple has officially stepped into the market for stationary speakers powered by virtual assistants…
Apple CEO Cook discusses philosophy behind HomePod, ARKit’s potential market impact
Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook this week answered questions surrounding the the reasoning behind ARKit…
CNET: Apple’s HomePod offers superior sound quality vs. Amazon Echo and Sonos Play:3
It may well have Siri’s smarts, but Apple wants you to know that the new HomePod speaker…
Apple’s new HomePod sounds incredible!
Listening to the Apple HomePod was like listening to a CD, audio through Amazon;s Echo sounded like AM radio…
Apple HomePod takes on Amazon Echo
For months we’ve heard rumors of a Siri-powered rival to the Amazon Echo…
Apple reveals HomePod smart home music speaker
Apple today announced HomePod, a breakthrough wireless speaker for the home that delivers amazing audio quality…
Apple’s Siri on iPhone helps to save baby girl’s life
A Cairns mother has saved the life of her baby girl with the help of Apple’s Siri…
Siri for Mac’s Colorful Waveform Dock icon leaks in screenshots
New screenshots of a Siri menu bar and Siri app icon suggest Apple is indeed working on bringing Siri to the Mac…
New Intel partnership may finally bring Apple’s Siri to the Mac
Intel is adding speech recognition features to its system-on-chips (SoC) via a partnership with…
Apple’s 4-inch iPhone strategy could devastate Android phone makers
The latest leak on Apple’s upcoming 4-inch iPhone suggests Apple might be ready to deliver a two-punch…
Tips and tricks for using Siri on your Apple Watch
There’s a lot to love about Siri on the Apple Watch: The microphone is defter at parsing what you’re saying…
Apple debuts two new TV ads for iPhone 6s and Siri featuring Penélope Cruz and Jon Favreau
Apple has debuted two new television commercials that feature iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus…
20 minutes with Tim Cook: The Mac’s future, the iPad Pro, iPhone 6s/Plus’ 3D Touch, and more
Apple CEO Cook addresses new iPhone features, privacy concerns, the iPad Pro, and why you can’t delete the Stocks app…
Apple: Hey Siri and Live Photos data stays only on your device to ensure privacy
If you’d like to keep personal data to yourself as much as possible, then you should invest in Apple hardware…
‘Hey Siri’ voice training in iOS 9 helps Siri better recognize your voice
On the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, the ‘Hey Siri’ activation feature can be always-on, regardless of power source…