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How to Force Quit an App on Apple TV
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How to Force Quit an App on Apple TV

Jeff Butts · July 27, 2023

Wondering how to force quit an app on Apple TV? Navigate Apple TV app issues with our guide on force quitting and improving performance.

How To Reset Siri Suggestions on iPhone
How-To

How To Reset Siri Suggestions on iPhone

Arkaneel Khan · June 29, 2023

Learn how to reset Siri Suggestions in iPhone. Learn to disable Siri for individual apps, while listening on headphones, and using Safari.

Hide Apps on Your iPhone Home Screen in Four Easy Ways
How-To

Hide Apps on Your iPhone Home Screen in Four Easy Ways

Arnold Zafra · April 3, 2023

Read this guide to learn how to hide apps on your iPhone Home Screen in four easy ways, such as hiding your App Store purchase history.

How to Skip Songs on AirPods Pro (1st & 2nd Generation)
How-To

How to Skip Songs on AirPods Pro (1st & 2nd Generation)

Arnold Zafra · February 23, 2023

Find out how to skip songs on AirPods Pro while listening to music on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, plus how to use Siri with AirPods.

How to Adjust Siri’s Volume on iPhone and iPad
How-To

How to Adjust Siri's Volume on iPhone and iPad

Jeff Butts · February 22, 2023

Wondering how to adjust Siri’s volume on iPhone and iPad? Amalia outlines several solutions to the problem.

Podcast
A.I. and Chief Design Plans Land in Mailbag Monday – TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-13

A.I. and Chief Design Plans Land in Mailbag Monday - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-13

Ken_Ray · February 13, 2023 · Add Comment

TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken reach into the Mailbag for thoughts on A.I. and Apple without a Chief Design Officer. Come for the talking, stay for the rest of the talking! And drop your thoughts in the mailbag: [email protected]

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How to Turn Up the Volume of Siri on Your Airpods
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How to Turn Up the Volume of Siri on Your Airpods

Nick deCourville · February 8, 2023

When you’re busy, Siri can be a big help. However, you may need to adjust the volume of Siri on your AirPods: here’s how to do it.

How to Turn Off Siri Reading Messages
How-To

How to Turn Off Siri Reading Messages

Arnold Zafra · February 1, 2023

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
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How to Remove Siri Suggestions from a Widget Stack

Nick deCourville · January 31, 2023

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.

Podcast
Virtual Assistant Issues and How/Why to Mastodon – TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-30

Virtual Assistant Issues and How/Why to Mastodon - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-30

Ken_Ray · January 30, 2023 · Add Comment

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.

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Holding a Grudge and Loosening Restrictions – TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-26

Holding a Grudge and Loosening Restrictions - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-26

Ken_Ray · January 26, 2023 · Add Comment

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?

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How to Integrate ChatGPT with Siri and More
How-To

How to Integrate ChatGPT with Siri and More

Arnold Zafra · January 23, 2023

Learn how you can integrate the OpenAI ChatGPT chatbot with Siri on your iPhone or iPad, making it even easier to use.

Podcast
The Big HomePod Returns – TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-19

The Big HomePod Returns - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-19

Ken_Ray · January 19, 2023 · Add Comment

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.

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Noise Around Various Voice Assistants – TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-23

Noise Around Various Voice Assistants - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-23

Ken_Ray · November 23, 2022 · Add Comment

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.

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How to Restart Your iPhone or iPad Using Siri
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How to Restart Your iPhone or iPad Using Siri

Jeff Butts · November 7, 2022

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
News

Apple Aims to Drop the "Hey" in Siri Voice Command

Arnold Zafra · November 7, 2022

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
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tvOS 16.2 Beta Features Siri Voice Recognition for Multiple Users

Nick deCourville · October 27, 2022

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
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Code in iOS 16 Betas Hint at New Siri Remote for Apple TV

Nick deCourville · June 24, 2022

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
How-To

How to Turn Off Alarms on Other People’s iPhones

Jeff Butts · May 24, 2022

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
Columns & Opinions

Siri Needs Better Consistency As a Voice Assistant

Jeff Butts · May 23, 2022

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
News

Siri Joins in on April Fool's Day with Challenging True or False Game

Nick deCourville · April 1, 2022

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
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Lumos! Siri Understands Harry Potter Spells

Charlotte Henry · January 5, 2022

Your iPhone and, more specifically, Siri understands the ‘Lumos’ and ‘Nox’ commands from Harry Potter for turning the flashlight on and off!

Video Tip

How To Send Voice Memos With Siri

Dave Hamilton · December 28, 2021

Use Siri to send voice memos hands-free! Watch this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 906 to learn how.

Podcast
Smarthome Tech Matter(s), Crypto in a Down Market, with Jeff Gamet – ACM 563

Smarthome Tech Matter(s), Crypto in a Down Market, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 563

Bryan Chaffin · December 12, 2021 · Add Comment

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.

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