TapSmart logo Get the most out of your iPhone & iPad
iPhone Secrets
Search
  • Home
  • NewsYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations
    Featured

    • Best of Apple Arcade – Tom's top three titles to try

      Tom Rolfe
      October 17, 2019
      News
    Recent

    • Best of Apple Arcade – Tom’s top three titles to tryBest of Apple ArcadeTom's top three titles to try

      Tom Rolfe
      October 17, 2019

    • iOS 13.1.3 update – even more bug fixes incomingiOS 13.1.3 updateEven more bug fixes incoming

      Tom Rolfe
      October 16, 2019

    • iPhone SE 2 – new handset expected to cost just $399iPhone SE 2New handset expected to cost just $399

      Tom Rolfe
      October 14, 2019

    • iPhone 11 display – reports say it scratches too easilyiPhone 11 displayReports say it scratches too easily

      Tom Rolfe
      October 12, 2019

    • macOS Catalina – latest version of macOS now availablemacOS CatalinaLatest version of macOS now available

      Tom Rolfe
      October 8, 2019

    • iPhone 11 demand – Apple increases productioniPhone 11 demandApple increases production

      Tom Rolfe
      October 7, 2019
  • AppsYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations
    Featured
    • 4.0

      Cake - a sweet alternative to Safari

      Jon Mundy
      October 21, 2019
      Apps, Resource & Knowledge
    Recent
    • 4.0

      Cake – a sweet alternative to SafariCakeA sweet alternative to Safari

      Jon Mundy
      October 21, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from October 18, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from October 18, 2019

      Tom Rolfe
      October 18, 2019
    • 4.5

      gowithYamo – embrace your inner art-lovergowithYamoEmbrace your inner art-lover

      Andy Price
      October 14, 2019

    • Apps of the Week: three great apps from October 11, 2019Apps of the WeekThree favorites from October 11, 2019

      Jon Mundy
      October 11, 2019
    • 4.0

      DSLR Camera – a generous pro camera appDSLR CameraA generous pro camera app

      Jon Mundy
      October 8, 2019
    • 4.5

      LifeWheel – gain fulfilment in all areas of your lifeLifeWheelGain fulfilment in all areas of your life

      Joe White
      October 6, 2019
  • GamesYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations
    Featured
    • 4.0

      Mario Kart Tour – the frenetic kart racer goes mobile

      Tom Rolfe
      October 5, 2019
      Car & Racing, Games
    Recent

    • Best of Apple Arcade – 15 games to try in your free monthBest of Apple Arcade15 games to try in your free month

      Tom Rolfe
      October 16, 2019
    • 4.0

      Mario Kart Tour – the frenetic kart racer goes mobileMario Kart TourThe frenetic kart racer goes mobile

      Tom Rolfe
      October 5, 2019
    • 3.0

      Adventure Pinball – another pinball wizard?Adventure PinballAnother pinball wizard?

      Jon Mundy
      September 30, 2019
    • 5.0

      Frogger in Toy Town – a classic title revamped for a modern platformFrogger in Toy TownA classic title revamped for a modern platform

      Joe White
      September 23, 2019
    • 4.5

      Witcheye – an inspired 2D platformerWitcheyeAn inspired 2D platformer

      Jon Mundy
      September 9, 2019

    • Price drops: three great games currently on salePrice dropsThree great games currently on sale

      Tom Rolfe
      August 29, 2019
  • Tips & TricksYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations
    Featured

    • Rock the house – how to DJ with an iPhone or iPad

      Jon Mundy
      October 19, 2019
      Tips & Tricks
    Recent

    • Clips 101 – record and edit amazing videos with ClipsClips 101Record and edit amazing videos with Clips

      Tom Rolfe
      October 21, 2019

    • Clipboard management – better copy and paste tools with ‘Copied’Clipboard managementBetter copy and paste tools with 'Copied'

      Joe White
      October 20, 2019

    • Google search history – how to view and delete your dataGoogle search historyHow to view and delete your data

      Tom Rolfe
      October 20, 2019

    • Rock the house – how to DJ with an iPhone or iPadRock the houseHow to DJ with an iPhone or iPad

      Jon Mundy
      October 19, 2019

    • Amend the dictionary – put an end to incorrect autocorrectsAmend the dictionaryPut an end to incorrect autocorrects

      Tom Rolfe
      October 17, 2019

    • AR Quick Look – this lesser-known feature puts AR everywhereAR Quick LookThis lesser-known feature puts AR everywhere

      Jon Mundy
      October 16, 2019
  • iPhoneYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations
  • iPadYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations
  • iOS 12You're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations
  • iPhone XSYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations
  • MacYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations
  • Apple WatchYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations
  • NewsYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations
  • Tips & TricksYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations
  • AppsYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations
  • GamesYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations
  • Tips & Tricks – iPad SecretsYou’re saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciationsYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations
  • Tips & Tricks – iPhone SecretsYou’re saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciationsYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations
  • Swipe – the iPhone MagazineYou’re saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciationsYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations

Tagged Siri

You’re saying it wrong! Teach Siri new words and pronunciationsYou're saying it wrong!Teach Siri new words and pronunciations

Jon Mundy
September 7, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Siri's ability to understand what you're telling it and respond in a natural way is often uncanny, but...
Read more

Siri’s privacy concerns – Apple suspends quality control programSiri's privacy concernsApple suspends quality control program

Tom Rolfe
August 2, 2019
News
Apple has put a temporary halt to a quality control program that involves employees listening to Siri recordings...
Read more

3 great Siri features: the best additions of the past year3 great Siri featuresThe best additions of the past year

Tom Rolfe
September 3, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Since last year, Siri speaks more naturally, in more languages, and knows when to be quiet iOS 11...
Read more

Siri’s iOS revolution: why Apple is finally opening up SiriSiri's iOS revolutionWhy Apple is finally opening up Siri

Craig Grannell
August 8, 2018
Features
In iOS 12, you get to decide what Siri can do. Sort of An accusation often leveled at...
Read more

Siri Shortcuts: add your own custom commands | iOS 13 GuideSiri ShortcutsAdd your own custom commands

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
In iOS 12 and later, it's possible to add custom "shortcut" phrases to Siri's repertoire of commands. This can...
Read more

Hey Siri: activate Siri with your voice | iOS 13 GuideHey SiriActivate Siri with your voice

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
With this feature switched on, you can activate Siri without a button press. Simply say, “Hey Siri” and follow...
Read more

Siri commands: what can Siri do? | iOS 13 GuideSiri commandsWhat can Siri do?

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Siri can be used to send messages to friends, create a reminder, call contacts, set an alarm, and...
Read more

Quirky Siri: unusual questions for Siri | iOS 13 GuideQuirky SiriUnusual questions for Siri

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
They may not do much, but it’s always fun to see the results of these commands. Some of...
Read more

Personalize Siri: tell Siri about yourself | iOS 13 GuidePersonalize SiriTell Siri about yourself

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Once Siri knows who you are, it can set up reminders at addresses associated with your entry in...
Read more

What’s that song? Talk to Siri about music | iOS 13 GuideWhat's that song?Talk to Siri about music

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Ever wondered what that song is, playing on the radio? Siri can help. Call up Siri and ask...
Read more

Enable Siri: set up Apple’s personal assistant | iOS 13 GuideEnable SiriSet up Apple's personal assistant

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If Siri wasn’t activated while setting up your iPhone, you can activate it by opening Settings, pressing Siri & Search...
Read more

Say that again: improving Siri’s pronunciation | iOS 13 GuideSay that againImproving Siri's pronunciation

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If you find that Siri isn’t quite saying something correctly, whether it be a name or word, you...
Read more

Correct Siri: correcting misheard words | iOS 13 GuideCorrect SiriCorrecting misheard words

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Siri is good at picking up what you say, but it can sometimes struggle to make out every...
Read more

Voice feedback: how to keep Siri quiet in public | iOS 13 GuideVoice feedbackHow to keep Siri quiet in public

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Ever get embarrassed by Siri chiming out in public? Or do you hold back from using the virtual...
Read more

Alternative voices: change how Siri sounds | iOS 13 GuideAlternative voicesChange how Siri sounds

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Did you know Siri actually has a number of voices? Here’s how to mix up the sound of...
Read more

Voice translation: Siri speaks several languages | iOS 13 GuideVoice translationSiri speaks several languages

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
You can ask Siri to translate English into another language. Simply say “Translate” before the phrase or word...
Read more

Type to Siri: you don’t have to use voice | iOS 13 GuideType to SiriYou don't have to use voice

Tom Rolfe
July 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Sometimes it’s not practical to ask Siri a question out loud - particularly when surrounded by others or...
Read more

Siri Shortcuts: hands-on with the new iOS 12 featureSiri ShortcutsHands-on with the new iOS 12 feature

Tom Rolfe
July 9, 2018
News
One of the most exciting things Apple announced at WWDC last month was a feature called Siri Shortcuts....
Read more

Siri Shortcuts: how will this cool iOS feature work?Siri ShortcutsHow will this cool new feature work?

Tom Rolfe
June 18, 2018
News
Apple announced a bunch of new features for iOS 12 at WWDC earlier this month, but one of...
Read more

Type to Siri: you don’t have to use voice | iOS 13 GuideType to SiriYou don't have to use voice

Tom Rolfe
June 14, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Sometimes it’s not practical to ask Siri a question out loud - particularly when surrounded by others or...
Read more
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7

Recent Posts

  • Cake – a sweet alternative to SafariType to SiriYou don't have to use voice
  • Clips 101 – record and edit amazing videos with ClipsType to SiriYou don't have to use voice
  • Clipboard management – better copy and paste tools with ‘Copied’Type to SiriYou don't have to use voice
  • Google search history – how to view and delete your dataType to SiriYou don't have to use voice
  • Rock the house – how to DJ with an iPhone or iPadType to SiriYou don't have to use voice
  • Apps of the Week: three great apps from October 18, 2019Type to SiriYou don't have to use voice
  • Latest issue of Swipe: Party Planning AppsType to SiriYou don't have to use voice
  • Best of Apple Arcade – Tom’s top three titles to tryType to SiriYou don't have to use voice

Reviews

  • 4.5

    gowithYamo – embrace your inner art-lovergowithYamoEmbrace your inner art-lover

    Andy Price
    October 14, 2019

  • Apple Watch Series 5 review: 14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatchApple Watch S5 review14 days with Apple’s always-on smartwatch

    Craig Grannell
    October 5, 2019

  • iPhone 11 Pro Max review: 14 days with Apple’s flagship smartphoneiPhone 11 Pro Max review14 days with Apple’s flagship smartphone

    Craig Grannell
    October 4, 2019
  • 4.0

    JigSpace – educational models in ARJigSpaceEducational models in AR

    Andy Price
    October 1, 2019
  • 4.0

    MelodyVR – experience concerts in virtual realityMelodyVRExperience concerts in virtual reality

    Andy Price
    September 26, 2019
  • 5.0

    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    September 17, 2019
  • 4.5

    Calory – calorie counting made simpleCaloryCalorie counting made simple

    Andy Price
    September 1, 2019
  • 4.0

    Yokai Dungeon – Zelda meets Japanese folkloreYokai DungeonZelda meets Japanese folklore

    Andy Price
    August 24, 2019
  • 4.0

    Traffix: City Rush – smart minimalist highway puzzlesTraffix: City RushSmart minimalist highway puzzles

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
  • 3.5

    Dotspot Discovery – influencer-recommended activitiesDotspot DiscoveryInfluencer-recommended activities

    Andy Price
    August 15, 2019
  • 2.5

    Review: Dr Mario – Nintendo’s classic franchise arrives on iOSDr Mario WorldNintendo's classic franchise arrives on iOS

    Andy Price
    July 29, 2019

  • 10 beautiful games – titles that prove games can be art10 beautiful gamesTitles that prove games can be art

    Tom Rolfe
    July 20, 2019
  • 4.9

    MINIT – retro RPG is nostalgic blissMINITRetro RPG is nostalgic bliss

    Andy Price
    July 18, 2019
  • 5.0

    Streaks – a task tracker to help form good habitsStreaksA task tracker to help form good habits

    Craig Grannell
    July 16, 2019
  • 4.5

    Firefox Focus – private web browsing from MozillaFirefox FocusPrivate web browsing from Mozilla

    Andy Price
    July 8, 2019
  • 4.0

    Alt-Frequencies – ambitious time loop storyAlt-FrequenciesAmbitious storytelling game

    Andy Price
    June 10, 2019
  • 4.5

    Review: ELOH – solve relaxing puzzles to the beatReview: ELOHSolve relaxing puzzles to the beat

    Andy Price
    June 9, 2019
  • 4.5

    Big Bang AR – a slick CERN-produced science appBig Bang ARA slick CERN-produced science app

    Andy Price
    June 5, 2019
  • 4.0

    Cosm – create your own calming and relaxation musicReview: CosmCreate your own soundscapes

    Andy Price
    May 26, 2019
  • 4.5

    Review: Maginary – unique, inventive storytelling appMaginaryUnique, inventive storytelling app

    Andy Price
    May 14, 2019

  • Ditch your computer – the pros and cons of working on iPadDitch your computerThe pros and cons of working on iPad

    Craig Grannell
    May 8, 2019
  • 5.0

    Fantastical 2 – five years on, is it still the best?Fantastical 2Five years on, is it still the best?

    Andy Price
    April 29, 2019
  • 4.5

    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019
  • 3.5

    The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

    Tom Rolfe
    April 21, 2019

  • iPad mini (2019) review: does Apple’s tiny tablet have what it takes?iPad mini (2019) reviewDoes Apple's tiny tablet have what it takes?

    Craig Grannell
    April 19, 2019

Reviews

App Reviews
Games Reviews
Hardware Reviews

Latest News

Apple News
iPhone News
iPad News
Macbook & iMac News
Apple Watch News

Apple Tips

iPhone Tips
iPad Tips
© TapSmart 2016
  • About TapSmartType to SiriYou don’t have to use voiceType to SiriYou don't have to use voice
  • ContactType to SiriYou don’t have to use voiceType to SiriYou don't have to use voice
  • Privacy PolicyType to SiriYou don’t have to use voiceType to SiriYou don't have to use voice
  • Terms of UseType to SiriYou don’t have to use voiceType to SiriYou don't have to use voice
  • Swipe – the iPhone MagazineType to SiriYou don’t have to use voiceType to SiriYou don't have to use voice
  • Tips & Tricks – iPad SecretsType to SiriYou don’t have to use voiceType to SiriYou don't have to use voice
  • Tips & Tricks – iPhone SecretsType to SiriYou don’t have to use voiceType to SiriYou don't have to use voice