Apple’s AirPods Pro are back on sale for $175
It's not an all-time-low price, but it's a pretty good discount for this time of year.
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macOS 12.3 arrives with Universal Control and spatial audio features
Dozens more emoji, including a melting face and disco ball, are now available.
iOS 15.4 will arrive next week, allowing you to use Face ID with a mask
The delayed Universal Control feature will finally hit Macs and iPads too.
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Apple will give Siri a less gendered voice option in iOS 15.4
The company's AI assistant will soon be more diverse.
Apple Music's Siri-only plan is now available as iOS 15.2 rolls out
Other new features include an App Privacy Report, a safety option for children and the Digital Legacy program.
Apple Music's Siri-only plan seems on track to arrive with iOS 15.2
The changelog for update's release candidate mentions the tier.Apple Music's new $5 plan only works with Siri
If you don't mind ceding some control, you'll get a lower price.
Apple hires a new HomePod software lead amid speaker market struggles
Afrooz Family co-founded HomePod rival Syng.
Ecobee’s smart thermostat now supports Siri voice control
You'll need a HomePod to make Siri sing.
HomePod mini update lets it become your default Apple TV speaker
Just don't expect lossless or spatial audio in the very near future.
Apple has a new app for collecting feedback on Siri
You need an invite from the company to use the software.
Siri is coming to third-party devices
It sounds like you'll need a HomePod mini to serve as a hub, though.
Apple moves Siri's speech recognition offline with new privacy updates
New ‘app privacy’ reports will shed more light on how apps track you.
ICYMI: The new Apple TV 4K gets a significantly better Siri remote
Also, we spend time with the latest Pixel Buds and the new RTX 3080 Ti graphics card.
Apple's HomePod now lets Siri handle Deezer music requests
The added integration also applies to Deezer's lossless audio catalog.watchOS 7.4 arrives with an easier way to unlock your iPhone
Meanwhile, macOS and tvOS add support for the latest PlayStation and Xbox controllers.
iOS 14.5 will roll out next week
Better privacy features, console controller support and watch unlocks are key new features.
Siri says Apple will hold a special event on April 20th
The virtual event is expected to feature a new iPad Pro in two sizes.
Hitting the Books: The bias behind AI assistants' failure to understand accents
Can a new technology really be revolutionary if it isn't universally accessible?
Siri will no longer have a 'default' voice in iOS 14.5
Users will be prompted to choose their favorite voice going forward.
