• Call or FaceTime someone. Ex.: "Call Sarah," or "FaceTime Mom."

  • Start a call on speakerphone. Ex.""Call Mom on speaker."

  • Call an emergency number. Ex.: "Call 911," or "Call the fire department."

  • Check voice mail. Ex.: "Do I have any new voice mail?" or "Play the voice mail from Mom."

  • Text someone. Ex.: "Tell [name] I am on my way," or "Tell [name] I am going to the store."

  • Send an email. Ex.: "Send email to [name] about [subject] and say [message]."

  • Hear your messages or emails read aloud. Ex.: "Read my new messages," or "Check email."

  • Set a timer. Ex.: "Set the timer for 10 minutes."

  • Check the weather. Ex.: "What's the weather like today?" or "Do I need an umbrella?"

  • Check stocks. Ex.: "What's Apple's stock price?" or "Where's the NASDAQ today?"

  • Conversions (of all kinds). Ex.: "How many cups are in a quart?" or "How many dollars are in a Euro?" or "How many pounds are in a stone?"

  • Calculate tips. Ex.: "What is a 20 percent tip on $68?"

  • Solve math problems. Ex.: "What is 234 divided by 6?" or "What is the square root of 16?"