Apple Debuts New 'Thank You Speech' iPhone 6s Ad Starring Neil Patrick Harris
Apple has shared a new television commercial called "Thank You Speech" starring actor Neil Patrick Harris. The new 30-second spot promotes hands-free Siri on iPhone 6s in a humorous tone.
Harris asks Siri to read him his "thank you speech" while he stands in front of a mirror practicing with a hairbrush. The
How I Met Your Mother star previously had a quick cameo in Apple's recent "
Onions" ad.
Apple previously promoted hands-free Siri with its acclaimed "Timer" ad starring Cookie Monster from Sesame Street, with was accompanied by a humorous behind the scenes video. It also shared an ad called "Hey Siri" in December that specifically shows off the hands-free feature.
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