Apple has finally (although reluctantly) confirmed that Siri's AI upgrade in the works will arrive in 2026 and not via an iOS 26 update later in 202, as some speculated.
Apple reluctantly confirms AI Siri’s 2026 release date
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Apple rumored to detach the toxic Siri brand from Apple Intelligence marketing
The iPhone maker could detach the toxic Siri brand from Apple Intelligence in its marketing in an attempt to salvage its reputation following embarrassing setbacks.
NYT: AI-powered Siri is on track for launch alongside iOS 19 in the fall
An AI-infused version of the Siri digital assistant, promised as part of the Apple Intelligence features previewed in July 2024, should be ready to launch this fall.
Amazon unveils Alexa+ with generative AI features and a $20 price tag
Amazon today unveiled a new version of Alexa with generative AI features, dubbed Alexa+. However, using it costs money unless you have Prime.
Apple aims to boost HomePod efforts with new Audio Software Lead
While the HomePod mini appears to be doing all right, all things considered, Apple is still missing a huge chunk of the smart speaker market. Meanwhile, Google and Amazon have capitalized. But it looks like Apple's not quite ready to go quietly into that good night (yet).
Accessing your Alexa assistant just got quicker with Amazon’s new iPhone widget
Amazon has released a new iOS widget, dubbed ”Ask Alexa”, that provides quick access to the company's voice assistant, right from the home screen of your iPhone and iPad.
Video: Siri goes offline
iOS 15 brings offline Siri, which leverages on-device processing to handle specific types of requests even without an internet connection, and we have a video to show it to you.
Apple is bringing Siri to smart home appliances
Apple is bringing Siri to third-party devices, but it's not what you think. Rather than let Android smartphone owners use its digital assistant, Apple is bringing Siri to smart home devices.
Here’s what Google announced at I/O 2021
Google's annual conference is back, with an all-digital event that took place earlier today. As expected, the company offered a look at what's coming next, including the next major update to Android.
Google Assistant can now help you find your missing iPhone
Google Assistant is one of the most helpful digital assistants out there, even if you use it on iPhone. And now it's getting even more helpful for folks who use Apple's smartphones.
You can now text your requests to Alexa for iOS
As first spotted by The Ambient, users of Amazon's Alexa app for the iPhone and iPad can now send their requests to the assistant via text messages instead of only using their voice.
Following Apple’s lead, Google and Amazon have now suspended their digital assistant grading programs globally
Apple's decision to temporarily halt the Siri grading initiative in order to review privacy policies and safeguards has prompted rival Google and Amazon to suspend their own programs which permitted employees to listen to recorded voice assistant audio for quality control purposes.