The newly released Roger voice control system will now enable users to control Alexa , Amazon 's virtual assistant , from their smartphones . Roger, which bills itself as a platform for voice, also integrates with services Slack and Dropbox. Regardless of location or an individual 's proximity to their Amazon Echo device , users can enjoy Amazon 's voice outside of the home , allowing them to use Uber , Dropbox , Slack , and control their ' smart home ' from a distance . This may cause concerns for Apple , who 's voice assistant Siri can not offer such an integrated service to its users .
The newly released Roger voice control system will now enable users to control Alexa , Amazon 's virtual assistant , from their smartphones . Regardless of location or an individual 's proximity to their Amazon Echo device , users can enjoy Amazon 's voice outside of the home , allowing them to use Uber , Dropbox , Slack , and control their ' smart home ' from a distance . This may cause concerns for Apple , who 's voice assistant Siri can not offer such an integrated service to its users .