HomePod 15.4 Beta Adds Dutch Siri Voice Recognition Support

[MacRumors]

Apple has added Dutch language voice recognition support for Siri in the latest HomePod 15.4 beta, further preparing the HomePod mini for release in the Netherlands in the near future.

The addition of voice recognition, spotted by iCulture, means HomePod or HomePod mini will be able to identify who is talking to it in a Dutch-speaking multi-person household so they can make personal requests based on their own data. The feature builds on the inclusion of Dutch language support for Siri in December.

In addition to the Netherlands, the HomePod mini will likely launch in at least four more countries in 2022, including Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland, and Russia, as the speaker also gained support for languages spoken in those countries in the December update.

The previous ‌HomePod‌ 15.3 software update added Siri voice recognition support for up to six users in a home in English (India) and Italian.

First released in October 2020, the HomePod mini is currently available in the United States, Australia, Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.

Apple began offering the HomePod mini in yellow, orange, and blue colors in November 2021.

Article Link: HomePod 15.4 Beta Adds Dutch Siri Voice Recognition Support

 

[scotty321]

I’ll buy a HomePod from Apple as soon as they replace Siri with Alexa, the virtual assistant that actually works.

 

[stocklen]

never mind about adding Dutch.... can we get english to work properly first please!

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

I hear it will cost the Dutch only $5,000,000 per month to be able to use it?

 

[iZac]

So THAT'S what this was all about ...

(I'm only joking about this because everyone is safe)

 

[jurmous]

Eindelijk! (Finally in Dutch)

 

[SpringKid]

Probably not Russia...

 

[Diatribe]

Why add any of the languages millions and millions of people speak if you can add Italian and Dutch… this is so bizarre.

 

[Rychiar]

Jeez by the time these come out some places there’s gonna be a new model

 

[Varda]

I wouldn't volunteer to have something in my home listening to my every word.

 

[SpringKid]

I wouldn't volunteer to have something in my home listening to my every word.

No of course you don't want to give away your secret pancake recipe!

 

[Mrjoedot]

The dutch hostage taker had fun with it in time?

 

[ApostolisApo]

In addition to the Netherlands, the HomePod mini will likely launch in at least four more countries in 2022, including Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland, and Russia, as the speaker also gained support for languages spoken in those countries in the December update.

Swedish has not been added, yet

 

[Reggaenald]

That’s where the 200mil€ went instead, now I understand.

 

[Xand&Roby]

Why add any of the languages millions and millions of people speak if you can add Italian and Dutch… this is so bizarre.

‘Cause in Italy a little bit of users buyed HomePod mini from France, Germany and other country from day one in november 2020.. and Siri for Siri Remote/Apple tv 4 was on release years ago but don’t happens also if the development was good enough.

 

[dirkske]

If it will launch in Belgium, they better bring both Belgian-Dutch voices back! They both vanished with the update to iOS 15.

 

[ElCidRo]

Can you ask it in Dutch to launch a dating app now?

 

[maxfromdenmark]

I’ll buy a HomePod from Apple as soon as they replace Siri with Alexa, the virtual assistant that actually works.

You will wait long. I bought 2 big HomePods and I am happy for them, but I did it for the sound, not for Siri.

 

[Jako_BoZ]

My HomePod mini already understands Dutch since iOS 15.2 (December 2021), so what's new in 15.4?
Ah, multiple voices. Well, I live alone, so no need for that.
However, I have two Cavia's (Guinee Pigs).
As soon as the HomePod (mini) understands Cavia I'll have need for multiple voices

 

[DinkThifferent]

Probably not Russia...

They will probably buy the Ukrainian one.

 

[CarlJ]

No of course you don't want to give away your secret pancake recipe!

Always make sure to discuss your most criminal plans using sign language - while whispering loudly about your secret pancake recipe to throw off the listeners.

 

[Gasu E.]

Why add any of the languages millions and millions of people speak if you can add Italian and Dutch… this is so bizarre.

Simple. Apple has identified the 36 countries that provide over 99% of their business, and supports the predominant languages and dialects spoken by customers in those countries.

 

[tranceme]

I hear it will cost the Dutch only $5,000,000 per month to be able to use it?

Ah, you beat me to it. Haha.

 

[SFjohn]

It would be great if Apple added Dutch to it’s list of supported translations.

 

[4492865]

Ik: Hey Siri open een dating app
Siri: Dat kost me € 50 miljoen per week.

me: Hey Siri. Open a dating app
siri: That will cost me € 50 million per week