Voice assistants have become a staple of modern life, helping users perform tasks hands-free, manage daily routines, and interact with their devices in more natural and intuitive ways. At the forefront of this technology is Siri, Apple's voice assistant, which has been evolving since its debut in 2011. However, while Siri has been an iconic part of the Apple ecosystem, competition from other voice assistants like Amazon’s Alexa, Google Assistant, and Microsoft’s Cortana has sparked an arms race of features, capabilities, and integrations. This article explores Siri’s development, the new features shaping Apple’s voice assistant, and how Siri compares to its competitors in the broader voice assistant landscape. (more…)