Apple has largely stopped requiring users to join a waitlist to access its Siri AI assistant. According to an updated Apple support document, Siri AI "will begin to download automatically" once users opt in, but the waitlist is now reserved "during time of high demand," and wait times can vary. The document previously stated that enabling the assistant "will add you to a waitlist," a change noted by 9to5Mac. The document was updated on November 2, likely following two months of Apple testing server load. Released in September, Siri AI remains in beta across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro.
Apple today announced the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, with key features including an A19 chip, Siri AI support, an updated Siri Remote that has Find My support with Precision Finding, built-in far-field microphones, and support for surround sound with four Home Pods. The A19 chip delivers up to 50% faster CPU performance and up to twice as fast graphics performance compared to the previous model. The new Apple TV 4K also features 8GB of RAM, very likely up from 4GB in the previous generation.
Apple also announced a new Home Pod mini equipped with Siri AI, new colors, and improved audio experiences. The new Home Pod mini has an S10 chip that supports advanced computational audio, and Apple says it optimizes dynamic range, loudness, and acoustic performance in real-time. A Sound Glow feature turns the Home Pod mini's top into a "visual canvas" that glows and animates in sync with music.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing