Apple is about to ditch Siri's default voice and add two NEW ones

APPLE is getting rid of Siri's original default voice and bringing in two new ones.

The default Siri has a female voice but iOS 14.5 could change this for English speakers all over the world.

According to TechCrunch, the sound of the AI assistant will be changed on iPad, iPhone and HomePod when iOS 14.5 comes out.

The beta version of iOS 14.5 is out now but the standard version isn't expected to roll out publicly until later this month.

It will mean people setting up a device will be asked to choose their preferred Siri voice.

Right now, Siri is on a default female setting but you can go into Settings and change this if you wish.

Apple wants the new voices to promote diversity and inclusion.

It may want to step away from people associating genders with its AI assistant.

Apple is said to have sourced new talent for the Siri voices and has worked to make them sound more natural.

The company said in a statement: "We’re excited to introduce two new Siri voices for English speakers and the option for Siri users to select the voice they want when they set up their device.


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