Alexa allows hands-free control of all manner of devices, but there’s been one glaring exception: its own smartphone app. Amazon has finally brought that feature directly to Android and iOS devices ...

Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant can now be used to control or interact with some apps on Android and iOS. That’s according to a recently-reported announcement from the company, detailing new developer ...

Amazon's update to its Alexa app is a minor change that likely won't affect mobile marketers that have created "skills," as the virtual assistant's voice-powered apps are called, or sell products on ...

In the near future, you’ll be able to launch and navigate Android and iOS apps using Alexa voice commands. Today, Amazon released a bunch of new developer tools. The most interesting might be Alexa ...

Amazon is finally rolling out its long-awaited Alexa app update for iOS and Android devices. While some tweaks have been made to the app since the summer, the latest update enhances the app’s ...

The Alexa app on iPhone will soon be able to control some of your installed apps using the new Alexa for Apps developer platform. Amazon announced a developer preview of the new Alexa for Apps API on ...

Manufacturer apps exist for good reasons—firmware updates, advanced features, and detailed controls. For everyday use, though, they're way more than necessary. I just wanted the lights on or off, ...

The Alexa iPhone app can now be used completely hands-free — although it does need a little help from Siri to do so… The Alexa assistant has always worked on the app, but until now, you needed to ...

Amazon is bringing new voice control capabilities to Microsoft’s gaming consoles with the surprise release of a new “Alexa for Xbox” app. The announcement goes far beyond the Alexa skill rolled out ...

Amazon is making it easier for mobile users to access its Alexa virtual assistant while on the go. The company announced today it’s making it possible to use Alexa “hands free” from within its Alexa ...