How to Use Apple Intelligence: Siri Asks Before Text Replies

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If you’ve noticed that Siri on your mom’s iPhone 8 is behaving differently lately, you’re not alone! Many people have reported changes in how Siri reads text messages. Instead of reading the content of the messages and asking if she wants to reply, Siri now simply states the number of new messages and asks if she’d like to reply. If you want to get Siri back on track, here’s a simple guide to help you troubleshoot this issue.

Step 1: Check Siri Settings

Open Settings: Start by tapping on the "Settings" app on the home screen.
Select Siri & Search: Scroll down and select "Siri & Search."
Announce Messages: Look for an option that says "Announce Messages with Siri." Make sure this option is turned on.

Step 2: Adjust Accessibility Settings

Go to Settings: Return to the main settings menu.
Select Accessibility: Tap on "Accessibility."
Spoken Content: Find and tap on "Spoken Content."
Enable Speak Screen: Ensure that this option is enabled. This lets Siri read more content aloud.

Step 3: Restart the Phone

Sometimes, a simple restart can fix various issues.

Power Off: Press and hold the side button until the “slide to power off” option appears.
Slide to Power Off: Swipe the slider to turn off the phone.
Turn It Back On: After a few seconds, hold the side button again until the Apple logo appears.

Step 4: Update iOS

Running an outdated version of iOS can sometimes cause unexpected behavior.

Open Settings: Go back to the "Settings" app.
General: Tap on "General."
Software Update: Select "Software Update" to check if any updates are available. If there is an update, download and install it.

Step 5: Reset All Settings

If the problem persists, you might consider resetting your settings. Don’t worry, this won’t delete any data.

Open Settings: Head to the "Settings" app again.
General: Tap on “General.”
Transfer or Reset iPhone: Scroll down and select “Transfer or Reset iPhone.”
Reset: Choose “Reset” and then “Reset All Settings.” Confirm when prompted.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should be able to help your mom’s iPhone 8 get Siri back to reading her messages as before. If the issue still doesn’t get resolved, it might be worth reaching out to Apple Support for further assistance. It’s important to keep our devices working smoothly, especially when it comes to convenient features like Siri. Happy troubleshooting!