Virtual Assistants

Siri Virtual assistants are software programs designed to perform basic tasks or services for their users. Virtual assistants are able to interpret human speech and respond using computer synthesized voices. Users can ask their virtual assistants questions like “What is the weather today?” or issue commands to control things like media playback or activate home automation tasks. Some examples of virtual assistants include Amazon’s Alexa for their line of smart speakers or Apple’s Siri for their smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Will iOS 18 Bring the Siri AI We’ve All Been Waiting For?

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