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Apple is set to kick off this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a keynote presentation on Monday at the San Jose Convention Center. Historically, the WWDC events are typically dedicated to introducing software updates, covering iOS and…
What HappenedApple upgraded Siri with some noteworthy new features in its latest iOS update, making it more competitive with rival digital assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant that are quickly gaining grounds thanks…
What HappenedApple announced on Thursday that it has acquired Workflow, an iOS automation app that lets you sync up apps to create quick shortcuts and automated actions, such as uploading the…
What HappenedApple sets a precedent for sponsored Siri answers today as Siri gains its first official movie tie-in with answers for the Universal Pictures-produced The Secret Life of Pets. To promote the…
What HappenedPayPal has integrated with Siri to let iOS users send and receive payments via voice command. The feature is available for PayPal app users in 30 countries starting Nov. 10 and supports a variety of languages…
What HappenedSoon you won’t need to bother getting up from your coach after binge-watching Netflix to lock your front door — you can just ask Siri to do it for you. August, maker of the first iPhone-controlled…
It looks like 3D printing may not be reserved for multilingual MIT grads. According to engadget, select Staples in Belgium and the Netherlands will make 3D printing available to their customers. Consumers upload designs files…
Voice controls and connected cars go together like peas and carrots, so it’s not surprising Chevrolet is integrating Siri into new models starting with the 2013 Chevy Spark. The speech system will operate the MyLink infotainment systems for calls, navigation, and media after…
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