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Ask Engadget: How do I answer calls on my iPhone with only my voice?

For those who limited mobility or physical disabilities, this can help with hands-free control of your iPhone.

But based on my research, the only way that's possible is if a user has AirPods or Apple Watch connected, so Siri can announce incoming calls and listen for commands like "Answer" or "Dismiss." My friend's neighbor's challenges are shared by countless people who are still struggling with consumer technology tools that rarely meet their full needs — whether they're temporary limitations from injuries or longterm issues resulting from disability or age. Voice-based interactions that are meant to help those with physical disabilities need to better recognize speech impediments at a wider level, and both Google and Apple, along with other major tech companies, have taken steps toward building better models in those respects.

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