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Definition: Siri
Apple's virtual assistant, introduced in the iPhone 4S in 2011. Siri was a spin-off from the SRI International AI Center, which Apple acquired. It was the first widely successful smartphone assistant by responding with both voice and visual results. In 2016, Siri was added to the Mac (macOS Sierra), and it became a feature in the table top HomePod in 2017 (Apple HomePod). In 2026, AI was added to Siri (see Siri AI). Contrast with Google Assistant.
Siri's Voice - Male or Female
Depending on the country, Siri launched with a female or male voice. For example, U.S. and Australia voices are female, while the U.K. and French voices are male. The U.S. Siri is that of Susan Bennett, who spent four hours a day in July 2005 recording all the words that Siri uses to put together phrases that sound natural. Starting with iOS 7 in 2013, American users could switch Siri's voice to male. See virtual assistant.
Siri in the Car
A major component of Apple's vehicle strategy, iPhone users can activate Siri by pressing the car's voice-command button on the steering wheel. See CarPlay.
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Siri's Voice - Male or Female
Depending on the country, Siri launched with a female or male voice. For example, U.S. and Australia voices are female, while the U.K. and French voices are male. The U.S. Siri is that of Susan Bennett, who spent four hours a day in July 2005 recording all the words that Siri uses to put together phrases that sound natural. Starting with iOS 7 in 2013, American users could switch Siri's voice to male. See virtual assistant.
Siri in the Car
A major component of Apple's vehicle strategy, iPhone users can activate Siri by pressing the car's voice-command button on the steering wheel. See CarPlay.
Siri was asked "I want a Mexican restaurant in New York"
When asked "the meaning of life" three times, Siri responded with these answers.