| Feature | Description | Impact | |---|---|---| | | Alexa now retains conversational context across multiple sessions, allowing follow‑up questions without repeating background details. | Reduces user friction and creates a more natural dialogue flow. | | Multimodal Integration | Seamless hand‑off between voice commands and visual displays on compatible smart screens, including real‑time image generation. | Enables richer experiences such as cooking tutorials that show step‑by‑step visuals while you speak. | | Privacy‑First Customization | Users can set granular data‑retention policies per skill, with on‑device processing for sensitive queries. | Aligns with growing demand for transparent, user‑controlled privacy. |