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AI on the Wrist: Apple Watch Series 12 & Ultra 4 Bring Audio Intelligence Across Four Features
technology29 days ago

AI on the Wrist: Apple Watch Series 12 & Ultra 4 Bring Audio Intelligence Across Four Features

Apple's Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 debut Audio Intelligence features: Sound Recognition for alerting important sounds, Live Rewind (opt-in) to capture and transcribe the last 15 seconds of ambient audio, Shazam-powered Music Recognition, and Siri Recap (AI-generated summaries of daily conversations with automatic deletion after seven days). Most features launch with watchOS 27 this September, but Live Rewind and Siri Recap will arrive in beta later this year; opt-in is required for use, and privacy concerns remain a topic.

Apple Watch Grows Audio Intelligence With Four New Features
technology1 month ago

Apple Watch Grows Audio Intelligence With Four New Features

Apple announced Audio Intelligence for the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, adding Siri Recap (opt-in notes from conversations), Live Rewind (replay the last 15 seconds with transcription), Shazam (song ID in the Music Recognition widget), and Sound Recognition (alerts for sirens, doorbells, baby crying, etc., even when the iPhone isn’t nearby). None of the raw audio is stored; processing happens on the S11 chip’s Secure Exclave and data is deleted after use. Features require an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone and, for Live Rewind and Siri Recap, an iPhone 16 or newer. Beta arrives later this year in English with additional languages later; EU availability is not at launch.

"Unlocking the Hidden Powers of Your Phone: 5 Amazing Features You Didn't Know Existed"
technology3 years ago

"Unlocking the Hidden Powers of Your Phone: 5 Amazing Features You Didn't Know Existed"

Your phone can do more than just make calls and take pictures. Here are five features you may not know about: 1) real-time captions for video chats, podcasts, and phone calls, 2) real-time translation for conversations, 3) sound recognition to alert you of specific sounds, 4) Live Listen to act as impromptu hearing aids, and 5) spoken content to read or describe what's happening on your screen. These features can be found in the accessibility settings and are useful for everyone.

"HomePod adds smoke alarm detection feature"
smart-home3 years ago

"HomePod adds smoke alarm detection feature"

The latest version of HomePod and HomePod mini now have a Sound Recognition feature that can detect activated smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, sending a notification to an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. The feature can be set up using the Home app on an Apple device and can send a video along with the alert if a camera is incorporated in the HomeKit setup. The alert is sent from device to device, with no involvement of Apple's cloud servers.

"HomePod now alerts you of smoke alarms and drops to best price of the year."
technology3 years ago

"HomePod now alerts you of smoke alarms and drops to best price of the year."

Apple's HomePod and HomePod mini now have a Sound Recognition feature that listens for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in your home. When it hears the alarm, the HomePod sends a notification to your iPhone via the Home app. The feature runs on-device locally on the HomePod, protecting personal privacy. The Sound Recognition feature is also available on iPhone and iPad for deaf or hard-of-hearing users.