Samsung is all about innovation, so the company is hard a work on its own HomePod-like smart speaker. The electronics maker expects to release its product some time in the first half of 2018.
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iOS 11: How to Use Siri's "Personal DJ" Feature
Got a subscription to Apple Music? Then if you’ve installed iOS 11, you can have Siri create personalized playlists for you using Apple’s so-called Personal DJ feature. We’ve got all the details in today’s Quick Tip!
Apple's HomePod Delay, Amazon's Missing Apple TV App - TMO Daily Observations 2017-11-27
John Martellaro and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to discuss the state of Apple’s delayed HomePod, plus they talk about Amazon’s still MIA Apple TV Prime app.
Siri's Voice Missing from Your Apple Watch Series 3? Here's How to Get it Back
If Siri isn’t talking to you on your Apple Watch Series 3 she may not be giving you the cold shoulder; she may have lost her voice. Literally. Here’s how to get it back.
iMac Pro to Include True Siri Support, A10 Fusion Processor
The iMac Pro, due to ship before the end of the year, may be the first Apple computer to include full Siri support.
Apple Fixes i-Becomes-A with a Symbol Autocorrect Bug in iOS 11.1.1
The autocorrect bug has been intermittently annoying a subset of users since the release of iOS 11.1.
Fighting The Machine & Saying the S-Word – Mac Geek Gab 682
iOS 11 brought battery life issues for many – but not all – users, and Dave and John have a few solutions for those affected. But that’s not all you get, of course. Many tips, questions answered, and Cool Stuff Found round out the episode, including cable modem picks, iPhone X discussion, wireless charging devices, and an interesting backup analysis from a listener. Download, press play, and enjoy!
macOS High Sierra: The Good Things in Life Are Free (Part II)
Dr. Mac offers you a peek at some of macOS 10.13 High Sierra’s more interesting new features, including his favorites from Photos, Safari, Spotlight, and more.
Apple Music with Sonos, Alexa, and AirPlay 2
Sonos’s new Alexa support doesn’t offer full control for Apple Music, but next year’s AirPlay 2 integration might just provide Apple Music subscribers full voice-control of their Sonos sytems.
How to Control Siri Searches and Suggestions on your iPhone and iPad
Siri isn’t the boss of searching on your iPhone and iPad, or at least it shouldn’t be. Follow along to learn how to manage which apps show up in your searches, and see the catch that comes along with controlling Siri searches and suggestions, too.
Siri Web Search Will Switch to Google From Bing
Now the Siri web search results will be the same, whether you search from Safari, Siri, or Search in iOS. The new changes will start rolling out at 9AM PT/12PM ET.
iOS 11, Siri, APFS Backups, and T-Mobile's Band 71 - ACM 429
Apple tech podcaster and blogger Peter Cohen is here while Bryan is out of town to chat with Jeff about iOS 11 and the iPad, Siri, APFS and backing up your files, T-Mobile’s band 71 and the iPhone, and more.
Siri Therapy: Coming to an iPhone Near You
If you’re an experienced programmer with experience in psychology, this job is for you. You can submit a resume directly to the page, or send an email.
Apple TV 4K Didn't Do Much to Fix Awful Siri Remote
Apple had an opportunity for a fresh start with the Apple TV 4K’s Siri remote and flubbed it.
Apple Explains the Balance Between Smart and Private Siri
Siri is going to get smarter in iOS 11, and you can find out more by tuning into the special event tomorrow.
Siri's Real Job, Understanding DolphinAttack - TMO Daily Observations 2017-09-08
Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to talk about Apple’s vision for Siri and user’s perception of the voice command platform, plus they shed some light on DolphinAttack.
Siri, Alexa Susceptible to Ultrasonic Voice Commands
Apparently Siri, Alexa, and other voice assistants are susceptible to hacks from bats and dolphins—or maybe just hackers that know how to use ultrasonic frequencies.
Craig Federighi Is Now Leading the Siri Team
Eddy Cue continues to oversee the iTunes Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay, Apple Maps, iCloud, iWork, and iLife.
Siri's New Boss, APFS Fusion Drive Issues - TMO Daily Observations 2017-09-01
Dave Hamilton and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to share their perspective on Siri’s management being reassigned from Eddy Cue to Craig Federighi, plus they discuss APFS compatibility issues with Fusion Drives in macOS High Sierra.
Whoa, Siri in iOS 11 Sounds Amazing and Human-Like
iOS 1 1 will bring a Siri that is not only smarter than before, but also more human-sounding.
Apple Just Won an Emmy Award for Siri on Apple TV
The Sciences part of the Emmys is often overlooked, and it’s good to see recognition for the team’s hard work.
iOS 10: Change Your AirPods' Behavior
If you’ve got some of Apple’s awesome little AirPods, you should know that you can change how they work; you could adjust what happens when you double-tap them, for example. That’s the subject of today’s Quick Tip!
The Rock and Siri Speak Mandarin, Turn on the Gym Lights
The Rock speaks Mandarin, which is cool in and of itself, but Apple wants you to notice that Siri understands him.
The Rock Talks about Siri in the Kitchen, Selfies, and Reminders in 3 New Apple Videos
Each is a short-form version from the original short film released late in July, and they feature The Rock and Siri in the kitchen, taking selfies, and setting Reminders.