It's time for users of Amazon Alexa on Apple's iPhone X to breathe a sigh of relief. Almost six months after the notched Apple flagship launched and a month after Amazon promised the change, the Alexa app has been made compatible with the handset. Needless to say, this means no more b...
Also impressive is the way Siri always seems to know which device is being addressed, sensing when an instruction is to the HomePod Mini on the other side of the room even when an iPhone is lying much closer. This is particularly clever compared with Alexa – we find that questions directed...
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While the iPhone 15 Pro's advertised 6 meters of water-resistance might make it seem like you can slip one into your swim shorts and hit the pool, you'd be well advised to leave it out of the water. The IP rating is tested in controlled conditions -- in water with no movement. Mov...
While I've used an iPhone as my primary device for about a decade now, I never use Siri. Compared to Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, I've just always felt like Apple's voice assistant lacked intelligence. Even to this day, it struggles to accurately recognize what I'm asking or sayi...
Plus.” Internally, it is referred to as “Remarkable Alexa.” According to details, the new version will be launched on June 30. Currently, the company is testing the new version with 15,000 external customers. Interestingly, the current version of Alexa is reportedly termed Classic...
While Alexa is available on Amazon’s devices, Cortana is no longer supported on iOS and Android devices. Price factors to consider in iOS vs. Android Price is one of the most significant considerations in the decision between an iPhone and an Android phone. High-end device costs: With ...
HomePod is an impressive technical achievement and sounds just incredible, but Siri doesn't quite have Alexa quaking in her boots
2. Google/Alexa (tie) Alexa vs. Google Assistant vs. Siri: Directions When you're ready to leave the house, you may be tempted to use a virtual assistant to find your best route. Siri on the iPhone does very well with directions. Not only can it give you a sense of how long it ...