It'll then launch into the news, exactly like Amazon does with
its Flash Briefing feature.
The update comes alongside some extra VoiceOver support and additional sources for the device's
Flash Briefing feature, so the Echo can tell you more about the day's news headlines.
Similar to the version of Alexa that ships with Amazon's range of Echo devices, Alexa on mobile can perform several voice - activated functions, such as answering basic questions or giving daily news via
the Flash Briefing feature.
As with most things to do with Alexa in India,
the flash briefing feature lists a lot of local news sources, so you should be able to find the publication you read in the skills list.
Alexa uses the pre-built interaction model for content requests to invoke
the flash briefing feature.
Not exact matches
But it will next week launch its first premium
feature focused on scheduling posts in
Flash Briefings.
An Echo
feature called «
Flash Briefing» lets you set up various audio news sources, including NPR News, BBC News, ESPN Radio SportsCenter, and more.
As was expected, the Echo Show is a smart home speaker system that has all of the
features of the basic Echo system with an additional 7 - inch touchscreen.With the addition of a touchscreen, Amazon said that users will be able to watch video
flash briefings and YouTube, see music lyrics, check on security cameras, swipe through photos, view weather forecasts, make to - do and shopping lists, and more.
It's a prominent
feature that's baked into your
Flash Briefing and you can ask for things like tomorrow's weather, the weekend forecast or for weather anywhere in the world.
Alexa voice profiles currently only support the following Alexa
features: calling / messaging,
flash briefing, shopping, and the Amazon Music Unlimited Family Plan.
As part of your
Flash Briefing, Alexa will provide a daily tip on Alexa
features.
Your Voice allows user - specific
features across calling, messaging, calendar, music, shopping and Alexa's
Flash Briefing.