Phone users will be able to use voice assistants other than Siri if the new iOS 26 beta update goes through to the public.

You’re probably spending more time fixing your smart home than using it. Here’s how I cut down my family’s reliance on Alexa.

Our kids' room has its own routine. When we say, "Alexa, it's bedtime," their sound machine turns on (powered by a smart plug), their bedside lamp switches off, and their smart light strip turns on to ...

In iOS 26.2 beta 3, Apple is laying the groundwork for a future option that will let iPhone users in Japan choose a different ...

Mashable readers are most likely to recommend Google Assistant, with an 8.2 rating. Amazon Alexa follows behind with 7.8, ...

Reportedly, Apple is allowing iPhone users in Japan to remap the side button to third-party voice assistants like Google ...

In a move that could redefine user interaction with its devices, Apple has recently unveiled plans to allow users to replace Siri with alternative voice assistants. This development is part of the ...

Apple's iOS 26.2 features Side button settings that let users swap Siri for another assistant — but only in Japan, not the ...

Home Assistant is often seen as the top choice for its wide compatibility and setup ease. Amazon Alexa excels with voice ...

What I found was, after throwing Alexa out the front door, a smarter and more private method of running automations with ...

Apple’s iOS 26.2 update brings a major change for iPhone users in Japan, allowing them to replace Siri with third-party voice ...

Apple is testing a major shift on iPhones in Japan, letting users assign a third-party assistant to the Side Button in iOS 26 ...