New in iOS 8: Hands-Free Siri and Improved Dictation

Assistive Technology Blog Podcast

Sep 22, 2014Technology

Apple's voice activated features have received some new features as part of iOS 8 . Siri is a virtual voice activated personal assistant that can answer your questions, call your friends, check the weather, and much more...

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