Siri won’t search internet while driving

I see a number of people have asked this without suitable answer or fix. Why in April 2024 this is still not resolved? Surely this is not Apple being a Nanny? All this means is you try other ways to find the answer which is more disturbing and distracting as a driver.

iPhone XR, iOS 17

Posted on Apr 26, 2024 4:24 PM

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MrHoffman

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Apr 26, 2024 5:16 PM in response to shazberry

As for “why”, Apple doesn’t usually document that. Send your feedback here: Product Feedback - Apple

Best save your web searches for later. Or use Siri and create a note. Or pull off safely somewhere, and search.

With many years’ experience as an emergency services responder, I would prefer my fellow drivers have fewer distractions, as I met far too many drivers that were distracted, and also met too many others they had then adversely effected.

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