Siri Adds Gender-Neutral Voice

Siri Adds , Gender-Neutral Voice.

Siri Adds , Gender-Neutral Voice.

Axios reports the voice option (number 5 in the Siri UI menu) was added on Feb.

22 as part of a beta version of iOS 15.4.

Axios reports the voice option (number 5 in the Siri UI menu) was added on Feb.

22 as part of a beta version of iOS 15.4.

While Apple has not yet elaborated on the addition, the tech giant confirmed the voice was recorded by an LGBTQ+ community member.

While Apple has not yet elaborated on the addition, the tech giant confirmed the voice was recorded by an LGBTQ+ community member.

We’re excited to introduce a new Siri voice for English speakers, giving users more options to choose a voice that speaks to them.

, Apple, to Axios.

Millions of people around the world rely on Siri every day to help get things done, so we work to make the experience feel as personalized as possible, Apple, to Axios.

Last year, when Apple made it so that Siri no longer defaults to a female voice.

The company also added two options recorded by Black voice actors.

Siri's English-speaking choices also include accents such as American, Australian, British, Indian, Irish and South African.

Siri's English-speaking choices also include accents such as American, Australian, British, Indian, Irish and South African.

While no official announcement has been made, .

CNET reports rumors have circulated that Apple's next event at which it will unveil new products and features will take place on March 8