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Apple gives iOS beta 4 to developers
iOS

Apple gives iOS beta 4 to developers

Apple rolls out iOS 6.1 beta 4 to developers, hinting at a pre-2023 update with bug fixes, enhancements, and minor features tweaks.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012
Apple fixes Siri's Lumia 900 recommendation
Apple

Apple fixes Siri's Lumia 900 recommendation

Apple patches Siri to halt Nokia Lumia 900 recommendations after an unintended endorsement due to glowing reviews on Wolfram Alpha.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 15th May 2012
Samsung intro's voice, face recognition in Galaxy S III - Updated
Unified Communications

Samsung intro's voice, face recognition in Galaxy S III - Updated

Samsung unveils Galaxy S III in London, introducing voice and eye recognition to rival Apple's Siri and illuminate screens with a glance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 4th May 2012
Apple sued over Siri shortcomings
Apple

Apple sued over Siri shortcomings

Apple faces legal action as a New York man claims Siri's performance falls short of its adverts' promises on speed and accuracy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2012
Apple to pull Siri-like 'Evi': report
Apple

Apple to pull Siri-like 'Evi': report

Apple faces backlash for planning to axe Evi, a voice app akin to Siri, raising concerns over stifling competition.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2012
From forest floor to non-sexy speech - Updated
Microsoft

From forest floor to non-sexy speech - Updated

NZ's TranscribeMe innovates with non-sexy, precise transcription from forest origins to global market shake-up, offering a unique US$1/min service.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2012
Signs Apple is bringing Siri to iPad
Apple

Signs Apple is bringing Siri to iPad

Apple's latest iOS 5.1 beta hints at Siri's debut on the next iPad, raising excitement for an advanced voice assistant feature.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2012
Amazon to challenge Siri
Apple

Amazon to challenge Siri

Amazon makes a stealthy move, buying voice tech start-up Yap, potentially setting the stage to challenge Apple's Siri.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2011
Is Apple bringing Siri to older iPhones?
Apple

Is Apple bringing Siri to older iPhones?

With the new iPhone 4S landing here on Friday, one rumour suggests its flagship app may receive a more general release.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2011
Hackers port Siri onto iPhone 4
Apple

Hackers port Siri onto iPhone 4

Main point of difference in iPhone 4S imported to predecessor device - although not well enough for a public release.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2011
Siri co-founder leaves Apple
Apple

Siri co-founder leaves Apple

Siri co-founder Dag Kittlaus leaves Apple for personal reasons, aiming to focus on new ventures and family in Chicago.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2011