The New Siri AI Is Great if You Do These Things First
If you use the new Siri AI correctly, you might cut down how much you're on your phone. CNET’s Bridget Carey explains how to set up your iPhone to get the most out of the new Siri, and how it’s saved her sanity as a working parent. Related Stories Siri AI swayed this AI assistant hater macOS 27 Beta has a secret Siri AI interface.
- ▪If you use the new Siri AI correctly, you might cut down how much you're on your phone.
- ▪CNET’s Bridget Carey explains how to set up your iPhone to get the most out of the new Siri, and how it’s saved her sanity as a working parent.
- ▪Related Stories Siri AI swayed this AI assistant hater macOS 27 Beta has a secret Siri AI interface.
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| Publication time | Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:25:21 +0000 |
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If you use the new Siri AI correctly, you might cut down how much you're on your phone. CNET’s Bridget Carey explains how to set up your iPhone to get the most out of the new Siri, and how it’s saved her sanity as a working parent. Related Stories Siri AI swayed this AI assistant hater macOS 27 Beta has a secret Siri AI interface. How to try it. Siri AI beta available now: 7 things to try Apple has a two Siri problem. Price increases make it messy. Topics Apple iOS iPhone Siri Google Gemini
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