Siri's New Tricks in iOS 9: A Closer Look
When it comes to new features in iOS 9, there aren't a ton to shout about, but Siri is ready to surprise you with some handy new additions. So, let's get started and take a look at some of Siri's new tricks.
Finding Photos on Your iPhone by Time or Location
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One of the new features that Siri has introduced is its ability to help you find photos on your iPhone by time or location. For example, if you want to see all the photos taken last week, you can simply ask Siri "show me all the photos taken last week." Similarly, if you want to see all the photos taken in Florida, you can ask Siri "show me all the photos taken in Florida." Within seconds, Siri will bring up exactly what you want.
Earning the Title of Best Assistant: Reminders
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Siri is also going to earn the title of best assistant by reminding you to do certain tasks. When you reach or leave a location, for example, Siri can remind you to take out the rubbish when you get home. This is much more accurate than setting reminders at set times because Siri already knows where you live and work based on the amount of time you spend in those places. For instance, if you often come home from work and spend a few hours there before leaving for another location, Siri will remind you to take out the rubbish when you get home.
Siri's Reminders Feature: Reading Content at a Better Time
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If you come across certain articles or messages that you would like to read at a better time, you can ask Siri to remind you to read that content later. This includes Safari web pages, iMessages, mail, and notes. For example, if you're reading an article on your phone and you want to take a closer look at it later when you have more time, you can simply say "Siri, remind me to read this article later." Siri will then suggest a specific time for you to read the content.
Siri's Reminders Feature: Suggesting People You Might Want to Contact
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Siri also offers suggestions for people you might want to contact along with which apps you might want to use. For instance, if you're trying to get in touch with a friend who lives in Florida, Siri can suggest some of the best times to reach out to them based on their schedule and your relationship with them.
Public Transit Directions: Getting Around with Ease
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Apple's virtual assistant has also introduced a new feature that allows you to ask for public transit directions. For example, if you want to get directions to Manchester, you can simply say "Siri, get me directions to Manchester." Siri will then bring up the suggested route as usual, but now there is a new tab for Transit that provides additional information and suggestions for using public transport.
Sports Scores: Keeping Up with Your Favorite Teams
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Another new feature of Siri is its ability to pull up sports scores without being redirected to an external website. This means you can get your daily dose of sports news and updates without having to leave the app or visit a different website.
Converting Measurements: Making Calculations Easy
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Siri also now pulls up measurements, including weight, height, and any other unit of measurement for that matter. For example, if you want to convert 10 feet to inches, Siri can do it for you in seconds. This feature makes calculations easy and convenient, especially when you're on-the-go.
Hey Siri: The Wonder of Voice Assistant
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If you've got a shiny new iPhone 6s, you'll already be enjoying the wonder of Hey Siri. With this feature, you can ask Siri a question at any time without holding in the home button. However, if you have an older iPhone, you can still enable Hey Siri by going to General Settings > Siri and turning on Allow Hey Siri. This is super useful when you're out driving or in situations where it's difficult to hold down the home button.
Conclusion
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There you have it - all the new tricks that Siri can pull off in iOS 9. We've covered some of the most exciting features, from finding photos by time or location to earning the title of best assistant with reminders and more. Is there anything we've missed? Let us know in the comments down below until next time. Don't forget to hit the like button if you enjoyed this video, and if you haven't already, hit the Subscribe button so you don't miss a single video from Colt of Ma.