Siri
Siri is a virtual assistant with a voice-controlled natural language interface that uses sequential inference and contextual awareness to help perform personal tasks for iOS users.
Spun out of the DARPA-funded CALO project, Siri was initially developed by Dag Kittlaus and his team of SRI International as an iPhone app. Apple bought Siri in 2010; in October 2011, the company re-released it as part of iOS 5. Siri is available on iOS, macOS, watchOS, homeOS, and tvOS, though the service has different features available depending on the platform.
Latest about Siri
New iOS 18 leak hints at AI improvements to Siri and Spotlight ahead of expected WWDC debut
By Oliver Haslam published
Siri and Spotlight could be two more beneficiaries of new AI improvements coming to iOS 18 and the iPhone.
Apple acquired Siri on this day in 2010 so this 14-year anniversary post just went viral — and everyone is saying the same thing
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple bought Siri 14 years ago today and it seems that everyone had the same thought when they found out.
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By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
Is your iPhone not receiving pictures? Luckily there are a couple of things to try to fix this annoying issue.
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How to replace Siri with ChatGPT on iPhone
By John-Anthony Disotto last updated
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By Christine Chan last updated
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How to use Apple Watch Do Not Disturb with watchOS
By Karen S Freeman, Bryan M Wolfe last updated
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I turned my HiFi system into a very expensive HomePod – but there's a catch
By Tammy Rogers published
I love how useful my HomePods are, but I don't like the way they sound. I love how my HiFi sounds, but it's not very convenient. What if I could mix the two together...
Siri vs ChatGPT: Where one falls down, the other excels
By Oliver Haslam published
ChatGPT is everywhere right now, but how does it really compare with Apple's ever-willing Siri?
Apple tests big Siri upgrade with ChatGPT-like natural language generation
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple is reportedly testing an upgraded Siri with support for natural language generation.
I've replaced Siri with the ChatGPT AI on my iPhone thanks to this simple shortcut
By Daryl Baxter last updated
Opinion While MacGPT works great on my Mac, using the same AI on my iPhone is even easier, thanks to Shortcuts.
The HomePod can now speak Hebrew
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Hebrew support has been added to the HomePod in iOS 16.4 beta 1.
How to set and share reminders with Siri
By Bryan M Wolfe last updated
"Hey Siri, add paper towels to the shopping list" is one of those things that makes you feel like you're living in the future.
5 ways Siri can save your Valentine's Day
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Siri is a great assistant to help ease your daily life so you don't forget to say happy Valentine's Day.
As Google and Microsoft look to OpenAI and ChatGPT, how could Apple benefit?
By Daryl Baxter published
Opinion Opinion: While Google has announced its own AI in Bard, and OpenAI coming to Bing, could Siri benefit from similar tools?
Someone made a GPT-3 and Siri brainchild - the smartest voice assistant yet?
By John-Anthony Disotto published
A developer showcases what Siri could do if it worked alongside GPT-3 to be more conversational.
How to enable and disable notification sounds on your Mac
By Peter Cohen last updated
Stop unwanted interruptions by disabling extraneous app notification sounds.
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