All items tagged with Apple Siri (47)

Apple Announces AirPods Update and AirPods Pro with Spatial Audio Support

June 22, 2020 by Joao Martins

Apple Announces AirPods Update and AirPods Pro with Spatial Audio Support

Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference opened with a series of spectacular announcements, updating all the company's operating systems: iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, and tvOS 14. WWDC20 will be remembered also for the major transition for macOS and the Mac to a completely new processor architecture. This event was full of exciting announcements across all platforms, and the unveiling of a new AirPods firmware update, bringing spatial audio support for AirPods Pro.

Virtual Assistants to Exceed 2.5 Billion Shipments in 2023

December 23, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Virtual Assistants to Exceed 2.5 Billion Shipments in 2023

The market for virtual assistants (VAs) continues to illustrate strong positive momentum, according to a new report from Futuresource Consulting. Shipments of products supporting virtual assistants rose 25% year-on-year to 1.1 billion units in 2019, with the market on course to exceed 2.5 billion shipments by 2023. Apple leads the market in terms of products sold with support for its Siri voice assistant.

Naim’s High End Network Streamers Add Apple AirPlay 2 and Siri Support

November 5, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Naim’s High End Network Streamers Add Apple AirPlay 2 and Siri Support

British hi-fi specialist Naim Audio announced that Apple AirPlay 2 can be added to its ND 555, NDX 2 and ND5 XS 2 network streamers via a free over-the-air update. Apple AirPlay 2 enables advanced multi-room functionality and Siri voice control and, following similar updates to Naim Audio’s Mu-so and Uniti ranges, will now be available across the company’s entire family of music-streaming products, including its $20k flagship reference network player.

Apple Reveals new AirPods Pro with Active Noise Cancellation

October 28, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Apple Reveals new AirPods Pro with Active Noise Cancellation

In another product announcement that didn't go as planned, following a lot of rumors and leaks coming from China, Apple was forced to unveil its latest addition to the AirPods family. As widely anticipated, the AirPods Pro have a new improved design, combining a slightly similar shape to the original loose-fit design, but slightly twisted to support a silicon in-ear tip, in order to make Active Noise Cancellation effective. The all-new lightweight design is now available.

TuneIn and Apple Bring the World's Radio Stations to Apple Music and All Siri-Enabled Devices

September 25, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

TuneIn and Apple Bring the World's Radio Stations to Apple Music and All Siri-Enabled Devices

TuneIn, a live global streaming and on-demand audio service, teamed up with Apple to offer listeners access to TuneIn’s more than 100,000 global radio stations on all Siri-enabled devices and Apple Music. This collaboration comes on the heels of Apple’s release of iOS13, which introduces a new radio experience to Apple devices – including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, CarPlay and HomePod.

Yamaha Launches New 4K UHD Surround Home Theater Integrated Packages

July 8, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Launches New 4K UHD Surround Home Theater Integrated Packages

Yamaha unveiled the latest updates to its popular line of home-theater-in-a-box packages with the introduction of the YHT-4950U and YHT-5950U home theater systems. Featuring the most recent in 4K video and dynamic audio capabilities, the YHT-4950U and YHT-5950U can transform living rooms into an immersive, 5.1-channel surround sound experience. The new YHT-5950U model supports Yamaha MusicCast technology and the latest streaming services with multi-room capabilities, as well as voice control from Siri, Google or Alexa.

KEF Brings Apple AirPlay 2 to LSX Wireless Music System

June 4, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

KEF Brings Apple AirPlay 2 to LSX Wireless Music System

AirPlay2 is now available for KEF's LSX speakers, including multi-room audio capabilities. Users will now be able to ask Siri to stream music from Apple devices to LSX speakers throughout the house. Apple AirPlay 2 is a push update through the KEF Control App to KEF LSX Wireless Music Systems, available now. AirPlay 2 perfectly complements LSX’s ease of use with a streamlined setup process through the Apple Home app. All the KEF app functions are still available, including the powerful speaker sound settings.

Savant Announces New Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit Compatible Products

May 31, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Savant Announces New Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit Compatible Products

Savant introduced a high-fidelity smart audio amplifier that will support AirPlay 2 and HomeKit as part of the company’s new Smart Series family, offering popular music streaming services, 24-bit and 96kHz high-resolution playback with ultra-low latency and 125 Watts per channel out of the box. The company also announced that its Savant Music whole-house standalone app is now available, and that is smart soundbar now supports Siri control of HomeKit devices.

Bose Introduces Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone 700 with Voice-Control

May 30, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Bose Introduces Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone 700 with Voice-Control

Already the undisputed leader in active noise cancelling technology, Bose is stepping up its product range with the announcement of the new wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, which the company itself says is "the biggest leap forward in headphones since the iconic QuietComfort." The new Bose 700s also introduce a revolutionary new voice interface that redefines mobile communication, combined with new audio augmented reality features that will enable completely new user experiences.

RHA Announces Lightning Compatible Refresh to its Popular MA650i In-ears

May 21, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

RHA Announces Lightning Compatible Refresh to its Popular MA650i In-ears

Always offering excellent design and the best price-to-quality ratio in every segment, RHA has been expanding its catalog of personal audio products with reassuring consistency. Sometimes with announcements of really cutting-edge or high-end products. Other times, a simple, but welcome refresh. This time, RHA introduced a new version to its popular MA650 lineup - a wired, in-ear headphone with a Lightning connection for Apple devices: the MA650i with Lightning. No more dongles needed!

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