Hi 

I'm also using Alex and have experienced this issue. I agree with what 
Christopher said that it is probably a bug within Alex. 

Gabe 



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> On Oct 12, 2023, at 9:18 AM, christopher moore <chris.w...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> OK.  The athreee of us are using Alex.  I just downloaded the compact Nathan 
> voice and assigned it to English-US.  Maybe it’s an Alex problem.  
> 
> Thanks for your feedback.
> Chris
> 
>> On Oct 12, 2023, at 11:52 AM, Mary Otten <motte...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Yes. I have the exact same problem with switching between Alex and Samantha. 
>> I can’t figure out when or why it happens. But when it does, it’s annoying, 
>> and as you say, voiceover becomes extremely sluggish.
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 12, 2023, at 7:43 AM, Jessica Moss <junglebookfa...@gmail.com> 
>>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have, mine loves to occasionally switch from Alex to Samantha then back 
>>> again.  I just took it as Apple trying to temporarily patch the bug that’s 
>>> been a constant where Alex temporarily would stop speaking until it could 
>>> be fixed, but even if that is the case, I can’t stand the “cover it up” 
>>> mentality too many people have regarding anything, until it gets so bad 
>>> someone is forced to deal with it, and then is 10 times worse and even 
>>> harder to fix.
>>> 
>>>> On Oct 12, 2023, at 10:15 AM, christopher moore <chris.w...@gmail.com> 
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hello,
>>>> Occasionally my iPhone switches from my standard VO voice to a siri voice. 
>>>>  When this happens the screen navigation becomes sluggish.  My normal 
>>>> voice eventually returns, but this behavior is extremely annoying.
>>>> 
>>>> Anyone else had similar experiences?
>>>> 
>>>> Chris
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