New Siri commands smarter, but not smart enough

Apple last week proudly rolled out some new capabilities for Siri, which will presumably take effect with iOS 10’s rollout on Wednesday (Sept. 7). The changes address one of my long-sought capabilities, which is to make getting a ride a lot easier. Alas, it demands more specificity than would be optimal. 

Apple’s announcement promised transportation ease but didn’t quite deliver it. From Apple: “You can ask Siri to call a friend or colleague or book a ride to wherever you need to be. With SiriKit, developers are creating unique ways to let users interact with apps, making everyday tasks even easier.” But the commands are quite specific, as in “Get me a Lyft to SFO” or “Hey, Siri. Take me home in an UberX.” The ability to engage in similar interactions with MyTaxi, a European e-hailing app for cabs, is also promised. 

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