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The Apple logo. (Reuters)

Apple to Expand Siri to Work with More Apps to Rival Amazon

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jun 4, 2017 | Technology

Apple’s Siri voice assistant role may be expanded to cover a larger variety of apps as the technology company seeks to fend off competition from Amazon’s Alexa service. Currently, Apple’s Siri works with only six types of app: ride-hailing and sharing; messaging...

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Susan Bennett, a voice-over actor from suburban Atlanta, Georgia

Siri: My Friends Told Me I Was Apple’s Voice Assistant

by Najlaa Habriri | Apr 14, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

London- Millions all over the world talk to her daily. She directs them to the nearest restaurants, cafes and warns them of changes in weather. She also accompanies them during the periods of boredom. She is Siri, iPhone’s voice assistant. Susan Bennett, an...

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The logo of Apple (AAPL) is seen in Los Angeles, California, United States, April 22, 2016.
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Apple Enhances Siri but Still Trails in Artificial Intelligence Race

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jun 14, 2016 | Technology

Apple revealed a series of enhancement to its Siri digital assistant on Thursday, but the tech giant still trails rivals such as Google and Amazon in the red-hot field of artificial intelligence, experts say. Apple’s most important step was iPhone assistant to...