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If you own an iPhone or iPad, you likely already know how to request information from Siri. However, there’s more to Siri than meets the eye…or ear. Knowing how and when to use Siri can help you get the right reactions. You can tweak Apple's voice assistant to change the language, voice, and responses. Further, you can delete your dictation history with Siri to better protect your privacy.Apple’s voice assistant has other tricks up its sleeve. Siri can now process more types of requests offline, while Apple promises improved speech recognition the more you use Siri. You can better carry on a back-and-forth conversation with Siri through follow-up questions, and Siri can automatically announce time-sensitive notifications through your AirPods. Plus, you no longer need to say “Hey” to get Siri’s attention.Siri can also share certain content within apps like Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple News, and Apple Maps. And if you’re viewing a specific person in the Contacts app or in Messages, you can tell Siri to send them a message without having to identify the name.To take advantage of the latest features, make sure iOS or iPadOS is updated. Go to Settings > General > Software Update. You’ll be told that your device is up to date or see a prompt to install the latest update. Now, let’s check out all the ways you can use and customize Siri.1. Don’t Say Hey

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