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Siri has Caitlyn Jenner's back

Siri makes sure iPhone users are using the right pronoun for Caitlyn Jenner — most of the time.
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Festival goers display a photo of Caitlyn Jenner during Day 3 of the 2015 Firefly Music Festival at The Woodlands on June 20, 2015, in Dover, Del.
By Bridget Todd, Bridget Todd

It’s no surprise that Siri can be a little sassy sometimes. When iPhone users ask about Caitlyn Jenner, the automated assistant generally has no problem making sure they're using the right pronoun.

If you ask Siri “How tall is Bruce Jenner?" Siri responds, "Caitlyn Jenner is 6'2." 

If you ask “What gender is Bruce Jenner?” it says “Caitlyn Jenner is female.”

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Siri doesn't always nail it, though. The answer Siri gives seems to depend on the source it uses to answer the question. For instance, if you ask, “How old is Bruce Jenner?” or “Which Olympic medals did Bruce Jenner win?” Siri won’t correct you.

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