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How to Turn Off Siri Reading Messages
You may have Siri set up to announce your notifications. When you need privacy, though, here’s how to turn off Siri reading messages to you.
How to Remove Siri Suggestions from a Widget Stack
Keeping control of your device is crucial for some users, which is why I’m looking at how to remove Siri Suggestions from a widget Stack.
Virtual Assistant Issues and How/Why to Mastodon - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-30
T.D.O.O.G. Jeff Gamet has a bone to pick with the likes of Siri and Alexa. Basically, he thinks they should be better. He joins Ken to talk about how and why. Plus – Ken has questions about Mastodon. Jeff has answers.
Holding a Grudge and Loosening Restrictions - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-26
Secret sources tell the Financial Times that Apple is trying to lessen its ties with Google over feelings of betrayal tied to Android. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken discuss why it’s a good article anyway. Plus – Rumor has Apple loosening its COVID policies. Yay?
How to Integrate ChatGPT with Siri and More
Learn how you can integrate the OpenAI ChatGPT chatbot with Siri on your iPhone or iPad, making it even easier to use.
The Big HomePod Returns - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-19
Apple has re-introduced the original form factor HomePod. TMO writer Nick deCourville and Ken talk over the new machine and changes coming to other HomePods. Plus – the story of an Apple Watch, a workout, and 15 cops.
Noise Around Various Voice Assistants - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-23
News on the Hingham Apple Store tragedy, stirring the Apple/Disney M&A stew, and the noise around various voice assistants – we’re wrapping a holiday shortened week with TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts. Happy Thanksgiving, one and all.
How to Restart Your iPhone or iPad Using Siri
New to iOS 16 and iPadOS 16.1, you can now use Siri to restart your iPhone or iPad. Jeff Butts walks you through how it works.
Apple Aims to Drop the "Hey" in Siri Voice Command
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is working on dropping the “Hey” in the Siri voice command for rollout in 2023 or later.
tvOS 16.2 Beta Features Siri Voice Recognition for Multiple Users
Reports indicate that the new developer beta of tvOS 16.2 now introduces Siri voice recognition for multiple users.
Code in iOS 16 Betas Hint at New Siri Remote for Apple TV
A contributor for AppleDB spotted code in the iOS 16 betas that point toward a currently unreleased Siri Remote, potentially for Apple TV.
How to Turn Off Alarms on Other People’s iPhones
If you’ve ever wished you could easily turn off someone’s iPhone alarm when they forgot, you can. Siri will gladly handle it for you.
Siri Needs Better Consistency As a Voice Assistant
Apple has one of the best user experiences around, but it isn’t perfect. In fact, Siri as a voice assistant is plagued by inconsistencies.
Siri Joins in on April Fool's Day with Challenging True or False Game
For this years April Fool’s Day, users can participate in a trivia game hosted by Siri. Users are asked five questions true or false questions.
Lumos! Siri Understands Harry Potter Spells
Your iPhone and, more specifically, Siri understands the ‘Lumos’ and ‘Nox’ commands from Harry Potter for turning the flashlight on and off!
How To Send Voice Memos With Siri
Use Siri to send voice memos hands-free! Watch this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 906 to learn how.
Smarthome Tech Matter(s), Crypto in a Down Market, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 563
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet dig into Matter, the smarthome platform that should make it easier for devices to work all the major smarthome platforms. They also talk about cryptocurrencies in a down market, and how and why Bryan is interested only in long-term prospects and possibilities.
iOS 15.1 Quick Tips: Snoozing with Siri and Contacts Using The People Album
iOS 15.1 Quick Tips from Mac Geek Gab 903:
1) Tell Siri To Stop Or Snooze Your Alarms
2) Use The People Album To Set Contact Photos
Siri Can't Dictate Emojis
Siri can do a lot of things for you, but she can’t dictate your emojis.
Learn more about this in this segment from Mac Geek Gab 901.
Trapped In The Terminal — Mac Geek Gab 901
This week John and Dave find themselves trapped in the Terminal. Will your two favorite geeks escape? Press play to find out as they dig through a few Terminal commands, new and old, invoke some Shortcuts, talk about self-service repairs, empty the Trash, solve a draining battery, and more! You’re guaranteed to learn five new things or your money back!
Apple Calculator Quick Tips with Spotlight and Siri
You can use Spotlight and Siri to do math calculations for you!
Learn how in this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 900.
A Quick Tips & Cool Stuff Found Bonanza! — Mac Geek Gab 893
You folks filled the mailbag this week with some of the best Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found your two favorite geeks have seen in a while. Listen as John and Dave share your tips (and theirs) about iOS 15 Focus, Safari 15 Tab Groups, Refunds on AppleCare+, Follow-up Siri Commands, document scanning, iPhone cases, portable speakers, and running your own DVR the easy way. And they even have some time left to answer your questions, too! You’ll have no trouble learning five new things this week. Press play and enjoy.
iOS Quick Tip: Assign Contacts Nicknames With Siri
Here’s a quick tip from Mac Geek Gab 888 on how to use Siri to assign your contacts’ nicknames and relationships.