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Apple Wants to Drop ‘Hey’ From the ‘Hey Siri’ Wake Phrase: Report
The report comes via journalist Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter on Bloomberg, and states that Apple has spent the past several months working on shortening the wake phrase. Siri has for long supported voice invocation through a wake phrase, which has thus far been the familiar ‘Hey Siri’. The company is now working on making the phrase ‘Siri’, similar to Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, that is invoked by simply saying ‘Alexa’.
Longer phrases are typically less prone to errors, and shorter phrases might be said differently according to languages and accents across the world. Apple is said to have factored these challenges into its work, and is already testing the simplified phrase with company employees. If all goes to plan, we could see Apple products, including those on iOS, macOS, WatchOS, tvOS, and HomePod devices, work with the simplified ‘Siri’ wake word.
A significant challenge for voice assistants is miscues – phrases that sound similar to the main wake phrase tend to wake the devices and have them listen for commands. This is a frequent issue for smart devices and smartphones that have always-on microphones, as it can cause devices to react even when no response is expected. Shorter wake phrases typically increase the chances of these miscues, but are admittedly a lot easier for users who frequently use them. Siri serves as the default (and in some cases, only) voice assistant on many of Apple’s devices, including the HomePod mini and Apple Watch range.
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Redmi Smart TV X 2025 Series Price, Availability
Redmi Smart TV X 2025 series price in China starts at CNY 25,99 (roughly Rs. 30,700) for the base 55-inch model, while the 65-inch option is listed at CNY 3,499 (roughly Rs. 41,300). The 75 and 85-inch variants are respectively marked at CNY 4,499 (roughly Rs. 53,100) and CNY 5,999 (roughly Rs. 70,800). All variants are currently available for pre-order via the Xiaomi China e-store.
As part of the pre-order offers, the 55-inch option is available at CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 27,100), while the 65, 75 and 85-inch variants can be booked at CNY 3,039 (roughly Rs. 35,900), CNY 4,039 (roughly Rs. 47,700) and CNY 5,039 (roughly Rs. 59,500), respectively.
A Weibo post by Xiaomi TV confirms that the Redmi Smart TV X 2025 series will go on sale starting October 31 at 8pm local time (5:30pm IST).
Redmi Smart TV X 2025 Series Specifications
The Redmi Smart TV X 2025 lineup offers 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) resolution with up to 240Hz refresh rate. The panel supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, MEMC, and AI-SR Super Resolution. They come with “Qingshan Eye Care” technology that is said to help reduce strain on the eyes. The TV has a wide colour gamut with 94 percent DCI-P3 coverage and professional Delta E-rated colour accuracy. It also comes with gaming related features such as Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM).
Xiaomi has packed a quad-core MediaTek MT9655 chipset in the Redmi Smart TV X 2025. It is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The TVs run on HyperOS out-of-the-box and supports Xiaomi’s voice-controlled AI assistant Xiao Ai.
The Redmi Smart TV X 2025 is equipped with three HDMI 2.1 ports, including one with support for eARC. Other connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, S/PDIF, LAN, AV input, a USB 3.0, and a USB 2.0 port. They are equipped with dual 25W speakers with DTS:X support.
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