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◈ APPLE ANNOUNCEMENT

AirPods learn to hear Hey Siri.

Apple's second-generation AirPods release said the new H1 chip enables hands-free Hey Siri for the first time on AirPods, for songs, calls, volume and directions.

AirPods inside charging case. (opens in a new tab)
Image: Apple · Original source

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Apple refreshed AirPods and made hands-free Siri a headline feature. The release said the H1 chip allowed wearers to say Hey Siri without touching the earbuds, which Apple called a first for AirPods. Apple listed changing songs, placing calls, adjusting volume and getting directions as examples. This entry records an announcement, not independent testing.

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