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Apple announces new Siri features, including Shazam integration and “hey, Siri” always-on mode

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As expected, Apple has announced new Siri features for its iOS 8 mobile operating system, including the ability to analyze and identify songs automatically with recognition powered by Shazam. You can also purchase iTunes content directly from Siri, and dictate text in 22 new languages.

Also included is a feature that recently hit the iPhone through a jailbreak tweak that allows you to summon the iPhone’s assistant by saying “Hey, Siri.”

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Comments

  1. Lars Sorensen (@kinglars) - 10 years ago

    Any news on which languages?

  2. Sonam Kumar (@sonamkumar) - 10 years ago

    I am curious too. Which are the new languages?

  3. hakanwettero - 10 years ago

    I really hope swedish is one of the new siri languages!!

  4. Ilko Sarafski - 10 years ago

    Yeah, any info about the languages will be much appreaciated!

  5. rettun1 - 10 years ago

    I got the impression that it was only while plugged in. Craig gave the example of somebody using it a car, and specifically mentioned that they plugged it in to charge.

  6. what languages?

  7. Daniel Rufus Kaldheim - 10 years ago

    The Beta version of iOS 8 don’t include the new languages for Siri, so it’s hard to tell right now…

  8. Tiago Ermida - 10 years ago

    Portuguese maybe????

  9. cassio (@cassio299) - 10 years ago

    @daniel rufus kaldheim

    Thaks for the info…. I hope for danish dictation

  10. Kaan Karay (@kaankaraay) - 10 years ago

    in beta 4 Hey Siri won’t works