Did apple get rid of Siri suggested contacts in spotlight search

[samduffy]

Hi did Apple get rid of suggested contacts in spotlight search for Siri. I can’t see anything here. Only thing I see is suggested apps and news etc but nothing on contacts

Thanks

 

[nikkisharif]

I don’t recall it being there in iOS 11. All I ever saw were apps.

 

[samduffy]

Yeah same for me can you please check this and let me know thanks

 

[nikkisharif]

Yeah same for me can you please check this and let me know thanks

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Oh I thought you meant individual contacts. Any app that you’ve use a few times recently will appear there. I don’t have the contacts app there because I never use it. Siri suggestions populate based on usage.

 

[samduffy]

Ok cool. So if I open and use the contacts app a lot it will. I’ve used it a few times not many though

 

[samduffy]

The contacts app is showing in the Siri app suggestions. I’m referring to actual individual contacts appearing above the Siri suggestions. Please see the screenshots

 

[Ledsteplin]

That screenshot is iOS 9. I'm on iOS 10.1.1, and I haven't seen contacts in Siri suggestions since iOS 9. Don't think they do that anymore. Many people didn't like it. A privacy issue.

 

[samduffy]

Ok cool. I was just more curious is all. Thanks. Also how does it work say if I have a meeting with someone how will I get a Siri suggestion to text the person saying I’ll be a few mins late etc

 

[nikkisharif]

That screenshot is iOS 9. I'm on iOS 10.1.1, and I haven't seen contacts in Siri suggestions since iOS 9. Don't think they do that anymore. Many people didn't like it. A privacy issue.

^This!! I actually enjoyed that in iOS 9.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Ok cool. I was just more curious is all. Thanks. Also how does it work say if I have a meeting with someone how will I get a Siri suggestion to text the person saying I’ll be a few mins late etc

Are you referring to the new Siri suggestions in iOS 12?

 

[samduffy]

Yes

 

[Ledsteplin]

Yes

Sam, you might ask your questions about iOS 12 beta in this thread.

iOS 12 Developer Beta 1

https://forums.imore.com/showthread.php?t=403504

 

[Sherry_B]

The option to have Siri show contact suggestions is there in the settings; Siri & Search > Contacts. You can also have Favorites show on the left Homescreen by enabling the widget.

 

[samduffy]

Yes it’s the favourite view I’m talking about