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Have Siri say who is calling you on iPhone

RATHER THAN LOOK AT YOUR PHONE TO SEE WHO IS CALLING, LET SIRI ANNOUNCE THEM.

- [ DAVID CROOKES ]

SIRI DOES MUCH more than simply answer your queries and tell you jokes. She can also be used to announce who is trying to contact you, interrupti­ng an incoming call’s ringtone for a brief moment to tell you the caller’s name.

You can assign different ringtones to your contacts instead, of course, but that requires more effort on your part to ensure each person’s ringtone is set to something that identifies them uniquely, or at least their connection to you.

As well as being useful if you have vision problems, having Siri announce a caller’s identity means you don’t have to fish around in a pocket or bag and check your phone’s display — and it works if you’re using headphones, too, which is welcome if you’re rushing somewhere. It also helps when driving, keeping you focused on pulling over safely if you don’t have a hands-free setup.

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