iOS 27 Beta Lets You Customize Siri’s Speech Pace and Expressivity
Apple’s latest iOS 27 beta update allows users to adjust Siri’s speaking speed and expressivity. This personalization feature aims to make the assistant feel more natural and tailored to individual preferences.
Apple released a new iOS 27 beta that lets users customize Siri’s speech pace and expressivity. This update is part of Apple’s broader initiative to rebuild Siri using generative AI, making the assistant more natural and personal. Users can now slow down or speed up Siri’s speech and adjust its expressivity to better suit their preferences.
This change matters because it makes Siri feel more like a personal assistant and less like a robotic voice. For example, you can make Siri speak more slowly if you have trouble understanding it, or more quickly if you prefer efficiency. This level of customization is similar to how you might adjust the font size or brightness on your phone to better suit your needs.
To try this out today, download the iOS 27 beta on your iPhone and go to Settings > Accessibility > Siri. From there, you can adjust the speech rate and expressivity to your liking. This feature is currently in beta, so expect some refinements before the final release.