How Apple plans to kill voicemail
Apple is currently testing a voicemail service that will see its voice-driven personal assistant, Siri, handling your calls and messages.
This is according to a report by Business Insider, which says the testing has been happening for several weeks.
The way the system would work is when an iCloud user is unable to take a call, Siri will answer it and relay information about where you are and why you cannot answer.
Siri would also then transcribe the message to text.
According to Business Insider, the system will work using technology already in use by Siri to transcribe voice commands.
Siri is expected to be upgraded with the roll-out of iOS 9 to become a more robust virtual assistant – but the Apple Voicemail functionality is only anticipated in 2016.
More on Apple
Orange wants to be an Apple retailer in SA
Standard Bank to launch an app for Apple Watch owners
Loading ...