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 .
The newly released Roger voice control app 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 Alexa's functions 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 cannot offer such an integrated service to its users.