Apple Updates Siri and Smart Home
Apple 更新 Siri 與智慧家庭
Introduction
Apple is changing Siri. Apple also wants its smart home tools to work with more devices.
Apple 正在改變 Siri。Apple 也希望其智慧家庭工具能與更多裝置相容。
Main Body
Apple now uses a new system called Matter. This helps Apple tools work with other brands. You can use the HomePod Mini or Apple TV 4K to control your home. Some lights and locks work very well with these tools.
Apple 現在使用一個稱為 Matter 的新系統。這有助於 Apple 工具與其他品牌協作。您可以使用 HomePod Mini 或 Apple TV 4K 來控制您的家庭。某些燈具和門鎖與這些工具配合得非常好。
Siri is now an AI. It is in iOS 27. Siri can read your messages and photos to help you more. It looks like a glowing circle on the screen.
Siri 現在變成了 AI。它搭載於 iOS 27 中。Siri 可以閱讀您的訊息和照片以提供更多幫助。它在螢幕上看起來像一個發光的圓圈。
You need a new phone for the best AI. The iPhone 17 works best. Older phones do not have all the new features. Siri AI will arrive in late 2026.
若要獲得最佳的 AI 體驗，您需要一部新手機。iPhone 17 的效果最好。較舊的手機並不具備所有新功能。Siri AI 將於 2026 年底推出。
Conclusion
Apple is making its tools and AI work together. But you need new hardware to use everything.
Apple 正在讓其工具與 AI 協同工作。但您需要新硬體才能使用所有功能。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Can' Power-Up
In this text, we see how to talk about ability (what a thing or person is able to do).
The Pattern:
Subject + can + Action
Examples from the story:
- Siri can read your messages.
- Siri can read your photos.
How to use it for A2: Don't change the word 'can'. It stays the same for everyone.
- I can speak English.
- He can use an iPhone.
- The light can turn off.
Quick Switch → Negative If it is not possible, use cannot or can't.
- Older phones do not have all features → They cannot use all features.