**Siri and the digital underpinning of our life**Have you noticed that since the introduction of Siri, back in 2011, there is much more now that this Assistant can do over and above activities such as scheduling appointments, sending emails and so on.As I go about my day now, I notice that Siri seems to help in a number of different ways over and above these basic functions.For example, when I visit somewhere, and use the Maps application to organise my journey home, I notice how it puts my home address at the top of the list of suggested possible locations, that I may want to travel to next.I frequently visit the supermarket at the same time each week, I've noticed now that on my iPhone's lock screen, Siri will suggest a route back to home so that I can take the groceries back. It has observed that I do this every week.I've also started to notice that with the use of Siri intelligence, when I'm booking flights or hotel accommodation it offers to add this new information to my calendar.What we are beginning to see is both an interactive and proactive application of Siri. So we are still able to create a note, to use that third party application, or to ask Siri to play favourite playlist, but at the same time it is more and more suggesting applications, even elements of applications, and tasks that we may wish to carry out, without us having to prompt it. It is truly learning about our lives, and in ways which vary from one individual to another.For example, the Map suggestions put forward for me, will not be the same for any other Apple iPhone user.To my mind, Siri is very much becoming the digital underpinning of our lives – being there for when we wish to interact with services and be reactive to our requests, but also by watching our actions, and knowing where we are, to also provide proactive suggestions of what might help us next.This utility is also being enhanced by Siri shortcuts, and we know that in iOS 13, this app is going to take a significant leap forward.It is also interesting how Siri is becoming so much a part of our lives. I recently paid a visit to my father's home. He doesn't have the sort of technology incorporated into his life in the same way that I do.Therefore, I found myself having to manually switch on lights or change the TV channel as normally I would ask Siri through the HomePod or the Apple TV to do those things for me.How does Siri help you in your everyday life? Is it becoming more and more indispensable to you? Do you let me know in the comments or by email.Brian1st April 2020