Siri confused users by not answering the simple question What time is it? on HomePod!
Apple’s HomePod has been acclaimed for its sound quality and its integration with the Siri virtual assistant. However, an issue was recently discovered that affects some users: A bug prevents Siri from answering the simple question “What time is it?” Simple things are not always what they seem.
According to the latest update shared by MacRumors, Apple has half-fixed the problem. Ask “what time is it?” ” provides the time, but Siri still can’t tell the time if you ask “what time is it?” or “Can you tell me the time?”
Siri cannot respond. What time is it ? from HomePod
According to some users, Siri cannot respond and directs them to the iPhone, via the following message:
I found some web results, I can view them if you ask me again from your iPhone”
This issue only affected HomePod users. According to certain checks made by some of the people concerned, By asking what time it is in a specific location, Siri can respond over the speaker. While Siri on iPhone, iPad and Mac show the usual time when asked.
This disadvantage, While this may seem minor, it raises questions about the reliability and operation of smart devices in the home.as well as how Apple addresses and resolves technical issues.
In the case of Siri, This is one more criticism in the long list that has haunted it throughout its thirteen years of history.when he was exposed by not responding to simple requests or by his overly witty responses.
Apple has never denied the shortcomings of the virtual assistant. In fact, several reports claim that internally this has been the source of much criticism.
But everything indicates that since the bitten apple they have set to work to compensate, or even overcome, all the shortcomings, thanks to the update of functions optimized by artificial intelligence which will be known in the long-awaited presentation of iOS 18, during WWDC. 2024.
