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Siri Gets a Voice Makeover: Adjust Pace & Emotion
7 Jul
Summary
- iOS 27 beta allows Siri voice pace and expressivity adjustments.
- New Siri AI aims for more natural and personal user interactions.
- Voice controls include accent choices and emotional range sliders.
Apple's latest iOS 27 developer beta is introducing significant voice customization for its AI assistant, Siri. Testers can now adjust Siri's speaking pace and expressiveness, features previously marked as 'Coming soon.' This enhancement aims to make Siri feel more natural and personal, aligning with Apple's strategy to rebuild the assistant using generative AI.
Launched at WWDC 26, these new voice controls go beyond basic gender selection. Users can choose from various accents and utilize sliders to modify how quickly Siri speaks and the level of human-like emotion conveyed. As adjustments are made, Siri provides real-time examples, such as "You have one new message," allowing testers to preview the impact.
The AI-powered Siri is deeply integrated into iOS 27, offering multiple ways to initiate conversations: by speaking, swiping down from the Dynamic Island, typing, pressing the side button, or using a new standalone Siri app. Minor updates, like an updated Reminders app icon, are also part of iOS 27 beta 3.
