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Reading online content can often be disrupted by ads and clutter. Fortunately, iOS devices offer features to enhance your reading experience. This article will guide you through using Safari's Reader mode and Siri to simplify web content and even have it read aloud to you. The following tips work on iOS 17 and later.
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Apple’s Siri will undergo significant enhancements, though not all features will be available immediately. The comprehensive upgrade to Siri announced at WWDC24, including new AI capabilities, is slated for the iOS 18.4 release in the spring of 2025.
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First introduced in 2011, Apple's Siri undergoes a significant transformation in the latest iOS 18 update thanks to Apple Intelligence. The most striking improvement in Siri is its enhanced natural language understanding. Siri now deciphers context with greater precision, making it easier to hold more fluid and natural conversations. For instance, asking Siri, "Remind me to call Mom when I leave work" is now met with a nuanced response that understands the specific time and location, minimizing the need for rigid, pre-set commands.
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While most iPhone users know Siri's basic functions, such as setting reminders or sending texts, there lies beneath this surface a myriad of lesser-known features. These hidden gems within Siri's capabilities are designed not only to enhance efficiency and productivity but also to add an element of fun and ease to the daily digital experience. These overlooked aspects of Siri uncover new ways to leverage Apple's voice assistant in everyday life, maximizing the full potential of what the iPhone has to offer.
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Visual Look Up is a feature in iOS that allows users to identify objects in photos using machine learning technology. By selecting an image in the Photos app, users can access the Visual Look Up tool, which provides information about objects, animals, plants, landmarks, and more. The tool uses computer vision to recognize objects and provide detailed descriptions, including common names, scientific names, and even Wikipedia links.
