How to use Siri to help search the web
For iPhone 8 and older:
- Say something like “Search the web for how to use Siri to search the web.”
For iPhone X and newer:
- Say something like “Search the web for how to use Siri to search the web.”
If there are many search results and tapping the results proves to require additional help, please check out how to set up ‘VoiceOver’ below. It will announce whatever you tap on your iPhone screen so you can have the Siri results verbalized to you.
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How to use VoiceOver to take Siri to the next level
How to turn on VoiceOver on an iPhone
- Home Screen
- Tap VoiceOver
For example, if you put your finger over the ‘Accessibility’ button or option with VoiceOver on, the iPhone will announce the “Accessibility back button” to let you know that’s the option you are touching. If you then tap twice, it will take you back to the Settings menu.
It takes a little getting used to, but once you get the hang of it, the iPhone becomes much easier to navigate. Visually impaired users can also blend the voice-activated features with the tactile features.
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How to use Alexa to navigate verbally
‘Alexa Hands-Free mode.’
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How to use Google Assistant to navigate verbally
Kurt’s key takeaways
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