HTC it plans to introduce Amazon's digital assistant , Alexa, to HTC U11 devices in the United States.
This means that the HTC U11 is the world's first smartphone to support Amazon's voice service, Alexa, on the go. In other words, once you install Alexa via the Google Play Store, it will remain active throughout the day and accept commands regardless of whether you are at the beach, the office, the park, the supermarket, etc.
Users can ask Alexa for music, news, to unlock their door while heading home, and countless other functions.
The positives of the case;
- In addition to the basic questions "Alexa, what's the weather like today?", HTC U11 owners can also give commands like "Alexa, turn on the lights in my living room" - provided, of course, that the smartphone is connected to the smart devices in the home.
- Users can use Alexa by simply squeezing the device thanks to HTC Edge Sense technology on the HTC U11.
- The application allows the use of Amazon Music & Audible, management of purchases and lists, as well as receiving updates on weather conditions.
Of course, the application's capabilities can be multiplied by installing the thousands of "skills" found in the Alexa Skills Store.
The HTC Alexa app is available for download starting today for HTC U11 owners in the United States via the Google Play Store.
Don't despair though, as many are claiming that Alexa will be available in other countries very soon. We hope that the exciting new app isn't limited to the United States so that HTC U11 users in Europe can also enjoy the new features.
