My First 24 Hours with Siri AI on Mac

A Smarter Siri?

Apple's virtual assistant Siri has returned to Mac devices with a new AI-powered upgrade, and I put it to the test. I had previously disabled Siri on my Mac years ago. The latest version, integrated with Apple Intelligence, has piqued my interest.

I was surprised to find that my initial skepticism towards Siri was still present, despite the significant upgrades. The new Siri is more conversational and context-aware, thanks to Apple Intelligence.

Can Siri Finally Replace My Productivity Tools?

The new Siri can understand follow-up questions and respond accordingly, making it feel more like a natural conversation. For instance, I asked Siri to show me my recent emails from a specific sender, and then followed up with a question about a detail mentioned in one of those emails. Siri was able to understand the context and respond correctly.

The integration with Apple Intelligence has also enabled Siri to perform more complex tasks, such as summarizing long emails or documents. I was impressed by its ability to accurately summarize a lengthy email thread, highlighting the key points.

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While Siri has made significant strides, it's still not perfect. There were instances where it misinterpreted my requests or failed to understand the context. However, the improvements are noticeable, and I'm excited to continue using Siri as a productivity tool.

As Apple continues to refine Siri and Apple Intelligence, we can expect to see even more advanced features and capabilities. The potential for Siri to become a truly indispensable tool is vast, and I'm eager to see how it will evolve.