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I was out for a walk today. Had my iPhone 16 Pro (18.3.2) with me. I asked Siri a question. It quickly responded with a written answer. I asked Siri to read the response to me. Siri said it is unable to do that.

Switched to Copilot. Asked the same question. No written response. I actually ended up having a conversation with Copilot.

As an aside, I think the guy they used for Copilot's voice is the same guy Spotify uses for their DJ's voice.
This probably has more to do with your Siri settings than anything else. Mine is set to “prefer silent responses,” so I basically only get voice feedback when in CarPlay.

It’d be nice to have an override, I guess, but of all the things to complain about regarding Siri or Apple software more broadly, “it respects my settings” is lower on the list, in my opinion.
 
We need Henry Gupta

He knows his tech and would have insider knowledge due to his extensive satellite network.
 
This probably has more to do with your Siri settings than anything else. Mine is set to “prefer silent responses,” so I basically only get voice feedback when in CarPlay.

It’d be nice to have an override, I guess, but of all the things to complain about regarding Siri or Apple software more broadly, “it respects my settings” is lower on the list, in my opinion.
Thanks. Will check my settings.
 


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It was interesting hearing Hartley talking about people who had bought iPhone 16 Pro because they wanted Apple Intelligence. That is me, I upgraded from 14 Pro and would not have upgraded if it wasn't for the Apple Intelligence. Sitting here 6 months later, I am certain to not upgrade based on big promises but rather wait and see how it actually works. My upgrade cycle is 3 years typically.
 
100% agree. All I see on social post is that people are turning off AI left and right. Who cares if it takes them longer to get it right.
You SHOULD care!

I agree about getting it right yet Apple of ALL should know NOT to advertise when it WASNT ready and they did NOT get it 'Right'!

THAT'S the folly along with marketing it to launch with a product to boost sales! THAT my friend is WRONG on ANY level.

NOT even Samsung has done or pulled that move with OneUI 7 despite the falsehoods of internet influencers.
 
You should've brought on Surprise Guest: John Gruber and then sat back and let Gruber and Gurman fight. Most entertaining MacRumors Show of all time, guaranteed.
 
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