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THERE seems to be a never-ending slew of jokes, questions and sarcastic responses programmed into Apple's virtual assistant, Siri. But this might be the best one yet.</h2>
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Apple's talkative digital assistant Siri is full of surprises. And there's a new one to add to the list.</div>
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Hold down the Home Button on your iPhone or iPad and ask Siri to beatbox – you might be surprised by what happens next.</div>
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The iOS voice assistant then begins saying "boots and cats," a common phrase to help people learn to beatbox.</div>
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And Siri's pop career doesn't end there, you can also ask the assistant to rap for you.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apple has programmed in a slew of funny and witty responses for voice assistant, Siri</td></tr>
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This doesn't work every time – sometimes Siri will simply tell you that he or she would "rather not" – but every so often, the voice assistant will give you a quick hip-hop serenade.</div>
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<strong>Here are 7 other quick questions and statements you should ask Siri – </strong></h2>
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<em>• I’m Drunk</em></div>
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<em>• What Is The Meaning Of Life?</em></div>
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<em>• I’m Naked</em></div>
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<em>• Make Me A Sandwich?</em></div>
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<em>• What Phone Is The Best?</em></div>
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<em>• What Is The Best Operating System?</em></div>
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<em>• When Will The World End?</em></div>
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Ask your iPhone THIS, and get the best Siri response yet

THERE seems to be a never-ending slew of jokes, questions and sarcastic responses programmed into Apple's virtual assistant, Siri. But ...

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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new Apple TV sports a similar design to 2013 refresh, but boasts a slew of new software features</td></tr>
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NEW Apple TV boasts touchscreen remote with Nintendo Wii motion controls, Siri capabilities and a brand-new App Store.</div>
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Apple CEO Tim Cook took the wraps off a new Apple TV set-top box during its annual iPhone announcement in San Francisco yesterday.</div>
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Tim Cook, who also unveiled <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com.ng/2015/09/ipad-pro-apple-announces-new-129inch.html#0">a brand-new larger-screen iPad Pro</a>, <a href="http://newsnewsblog.blogspot.com/2015/09/apple-iphone-6s-launch-iphone-6s-uk.html">new Apple Watch colours and bands</a> – and two new iPhone models with 3D Touch and better cameras, said the future of TV was Apps.</div>
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That's why the new Apple TV – the first upgrade to the product category since January 2013 – features a brand-new operating system with its own App Store.</div>
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The operating system, which is dubbed tvOS, is based on the firm's upcoming iOS 9 update.</div>
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tvOS lavishes colour on the previous generations' gloomy greyscale user interface. It also adds Siri to the TV.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ask Siri to recommend movies, then narrow down choices with certain criteria, e.g "animated only" </td></tr>
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Apple's virtual assistant plays a significant role in the new update.</div>
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You can ask Siri to find movies by date, or genre – and then narrow down the results based on other criteria, "show only movies starring Steve Coogan", or "Show only animated ones", <em>etc</em>.</div>
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Apple showcased a couple more uses for its digital assistant, which first debuted in the iPhone 4S back in October 2011.</div>
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If you ask Siri "What did she just say?" during a film or television show, the digital assistant will skip back 15 seconds and temporarily turn-on closed captioning.</div>
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TV plays a huge role in our lives and it occupies an important place in our homes         </div>
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Tim Cook, Apple CEO</div>
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<section class="text-description">Siri can also provide information in the lower-third of the screen, including weather reports, the latest news and sports scores.</section><section class="text-description">That information can be expanded into a fullscreen view for a more in-depth look.</section><section class="text-description">The new Apple TV ships with a all-new remote, which has a glass trackpad to allow users to slide and tap their way through the new interface, similar to using a MacBook trackpad.</section><section class="text-description">Elements of the user interface respond to your movement on the trackpad. Film posters and app icons rotate and move in a pretty 3D effect, based on your movements.</section><section class="text-description">  </section><section class="text-description"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new Apple TV remote has a glass trackpad for quick touchscreen navigation</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The remote control can be turned sideways and used as a video game controller </td></tr>
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</section><section class="text-description">Apple has also included a Menu, Home, Siri and Play/Pause button. The redesigned remote control also has volume controls, which can be programmed to work with your existing television set.</section><section class="text-description">The new remote will charge using a standard Lightning Connector – familiar to iPhone and iPad customers.</section><section class="text-description">Battery life is around three months on a single charge, according to Apple.</section><section class="text-description">The Lightning port is also used to connect the Remote Loop – a new wrist strap to stop you from accidentally flinging the controller into your HD TV when using the motion controls.</section><section class="text-description">These motion controls allow you to swing your arms like a Wii remote to control characters on-screen.</section><section class="text-description">Netflix, HBO, GILT and Crossy Road and a number of other content providers have already written apps ready for the Apple TV.</section><section class="text-description">Console games like Guitar Hero and Star Wars Infinity will also be available on the new Apple set-top box.</section><section class="text-description"> </section><section class="text-description"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apple CEO Tim Cook announces the brand-new Apple TV set in San Francisco </td></tr>
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</section><section class="text-description">"TV plays a huge role in our lives and it occupies an important place in our homes," CEO Tim Cook said during his presentation.</section><section class="text-description">But whether Apple is able to convince customers and third-party App developers that its new hardware and software will revolutionise the living room remains to be seen.</section><section class="text-description">Apple is planning to release its new Apple TV in October in the US, UK and other markets. Prices start at $149 – some £96 for a 32GB model.</section><section class="text-description">Another model with 64GB of internal storage will be available for $199, around £130.</section><section class="text-description">Remote Loop will be sold separately. Official UK Pricing and Availability has yet to be released.</section><section class="text-description">tvOS – including the App Store and Siri functionality – will not be available backwards compatible with existing Apple TV set-top boxes.</section><div style="text-align: justify;">
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