Siri

Apple to debut advanced conversational features for Siri in 2026: Report

Along with advanced conversational features for revamped Siri assistant, many new iOS 19 features are also postponed until Spring 2026

Apple develops more conversational Siri in bid to catch up with AI

Revamping the 13-year-old Siri service is part of Apple's efforts to become a force in artificial intelligence

Apple begins testing AI software to bring a smarter Siri to iPhone 16

Apple is giving more people the chance to test a software update that will implant artificial intelligence into its virtual assistant Siri and automate a variety of tedious tasks on the latest iPhone coming out Friday . The free update was made available Thursday to an audience that has signed up to test Apple's software before it's released to all iPhone owners next month. As of Thursday, only two premium iPhones that came out last year contain the souped-up processor required to power the AI features included in the update, but that will change Friday when four new iPhone 16 models reach store shelves. All iPhone 16 models, with starting prices ranging from $800 to $1,200, are equipped to handle the new technology, which the company is marketing as Apple Intelligence. That branding is part of an effort to distinguish the iPhone's AI from similar technology already available in smartphones released earlier this year by Samsung and Google. The AI features are being promoted as one o

Apple's upcoming iPhone to break grounds with shift into age of AI

Apple's ubiquitous iPhone is about to break new ground with a shift into artificial intelligence that will do everything from smartening up its frequently dim-witted assistant Siri to creating customised emojis on the fly. The new era will dawn Monday with the unveiling of the hotly anticipated iPhone 16 in a Cupertino, California, auditorium named after Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who pulled out the first iPhone in 2007 and waved it like a magic wand while predicting it would reshape society. Apple has sold billions of iPhones since then, helping to create about $3 trillion in shareholder wealth. But in the past decade, there have been mostly minor upgrades from one model to the next a factor that has caused people to hold off on buying a new iPhone and led to a recent slump in sales of Apple's marquee product. The iPhone 16 is generating a bigger buzz because it is the first model to be tailored specifically for AI, a technology that is expected to trigger the biggest revolution

iOS 18.1 developer beta introduces Apple Intelligence: Check new features

Though the iOS 18.1 developer beta is available for testing on all eligible iPhone models, the Apple Intelligence features are exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro models

iOS 18's next developer beta to feature Apple Intelligence features: Report

Bloomberg has reported that the Apple Intelligence will not be offered with the new iPhones at launch. Instead, the features will gradually rollout starting with iOS 18.1 update in October

Apple's first Apple Intelligence-based home device could be table-top robot

First wave of Apple Intelligence features are set to debut later this year on iPhone, Macs, and iPads with next-generation platform updates

Apple slates AI-powered Siri for 2025, ChatGPT integration in 2024: Report

Reportedly, the artificial intelligence-enhanced version of Apple's digital assistant Siri will be available as part of iOS 18.4 update, which could be released early next year

Hey, Siri! Let's talk about how Apple is giving you an AI makeover

Apple, OpenAI and Google declined to comment. Apple's agreement with OpenAI was previously reported by The Information and Bloomberg, which also reported the name for Apple's AI system

Apple iPhone 15 Pro models could get AI features, improved Siri with iOS 18

Apart from AI integration, Apple could bring a new settings page and redesigned Control Center to iPhones model compatible with iOS 18 update

Apple researchers show how the company plans on running AI models on-device

From large language models running entirely on device to a next-generation Siri, here is how Apple plans to take on the likes of Microsoft and Google in the AI space

Apple reportedly working on gen-AI like features in Siri: Details here

Besides, Apple is reportedly working on its in-house large language model called Ajax to power its generative AI applications

Apple might change 'Hey Siri' voice assistant trigger phrase to just 'Siri'

American tech giant Apple is looking to change Siri's trigger phrase from 'Hey Siri', to just 'Siri', suggests a new report

Apple working to refine Siri location-based responses, says report

Apple is continuing to refine a system for sharing information and context between devices with Siri, allowing for more nuanced and location-aware voice commands.

EU antitrust regulators turn focus on Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant

The EU antitrust watchdog said respondents cited worries over certain exclusivity and tying practices related to voice assistants

Siri spills the beans on Apple event. Block your calendars for April 20

Siri, who is proficient at stone walling curious Apple fans quizzing it about new products and upcoming events, prematurely seemed to have revealed the plan to hold an event next Tuesday.

Amazon's Alexa can now greet people via Ring Doorbell Pro, says Report

Amazon is adding Alexa to its Ring Video Doorbell Pro, giving it the ability to talk to people when they visit your home.

World of artificial humans

Neon can be a real game changer

Move over Siri, Alexa: Say hello to world's first 'artificial human' NEON

Pranav Mistry-led Samsung STAR Labs unveils 'artificial' human at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

New AI algorithm to make Siri more 'honest'

The algorithm designed by researchers from University of Toronto in Canada outperformed its own training by 9%