For now, anyway. The newly released Roger voice control app will now enable users to control Alexa, Amazon's virtual assistant, from their smartphones. Amazon has been working on a voice-controlled assistant for some time, and the company is expected to release its first version of Alexa in 2018. This may cause concerns for Apple, who's voice assistant Siri cannot 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. Amazon has been working on a voice-controlled assistant for some time, and the company is expected to release its first version of Alexa in 2018. This may cause concerns for Apple, who's voice assistant Siri cannot offer such an integrated service to its users.