Delayed Alexa+ Features: Exciting Updates Set to Launch in Months!
Amazon recently unveiled its enhanced voice assistant, Alexa+, fulfilling its commitment to deliver an upgraded Alexa experience by the end of March. However, initial reports suggest that the new service has fallen short of expectations, lacking several key features highlighted during its promotional events.
Key Features Missing from Alexa+
Despite the buzz surrounding Alexa+, the service currently cannot perform several advanced “agentic” AI tasks that were demonstrated at a press event in late February. According to The Washington Post, here are some notable capabilities that are yet to be rolled out:
- Ordering takeout via Grubhub
- Generating creative stories for children
- Visually identifying users for personalized reminders
- Brainstorming gift ideas
Limited Rollout of New Features
Some functionalities of Alexa+ are only available to a select group of users initially. These features include:
- Ordering rides through Uber
- Receiving cooking recommendations
Additionally, a web application for Alexa+ that was announced last month is still without a specific launch date, leaving users eager for more updates.
Challenges Facing Amazon’s Alexa+
Reports indicate that Alexa+ has encountered significant challenges since its inception, primarily due to issues with the underlying AI infrastructure. Judging by current developments, it appears that Amazon still has a considerable way to go before fully realizing the potential of this upgraded service.
For more information on Alexa and its features, you can visit the official Amazon Alexa page.
Stay tuned for further updates on Alexa+ as Amazon continues to enhance its voice assistant capabilities.
