NEW DELHI:
Amazon Echo
, Tap and Google’s upcoming smart home device now have competition as
Ultimate Ears
(UE), a brand under Logitech, have pushed out a software update that allows users to access
Google Now
or Siri. With voice integration, users can talk to their speakers, sinstead of the phone, to change music or search for information.
The software update is available on
UE Boom
2 and Megaboom speakers. The functionality works only when the speaker is connected via UE app. Both these speakers are water-resistant. This means users can change tracks without fidgeting their smarpthone with wet hands while swimming.
Read also: International yoga day: 10 yoga apps and websites to stay fitThis feature is optional and doesn’t change the way both the speakers operate. Those who are not much of a fan of either Siri or Google Now can ignore this update altogether.
The UE Boom 2 speaker was recently launched in India at a price tag of Rs 15,995. It is available in GreenMachine, Tropical and BrainFreeze colour variants.
The UE Boom 2 comes with wireless range of up to 100 feet and promises to deliver 25% louder audio experience as compared to its predecessor. It is also drop-resistant for up to 5 feet.
The company claims that the Bluetooth speaker is capable of delivering 15 hours of playback on a full charge. It also has 'tap buttons' to control music. There are also iOS and Android apps which enable the UE Boom 2 to connect with another UE speaker for even better sound experience.
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