Is Siri Good Now?

John55455 · Feb 26, 2013, 11:34 PM

When I first got my 4S I just played with Siri for the first week. It was nice but the load times were too slow and it would only understand me 70% of the time.

And then the other night I felt like using Siri to set and alarm and I was surprised how good Siri was. Siri instant gave a response (only 3 bars), and then I tried a few other things and Siri understood me every single time.

I think I'm going to have to start using Siri more. Setting a clock with Siri is much easier, and "note this" or "remind me this" is cool too.

Have you guys noticed an improvement in Siri? Or is it just me? Is Apple using our voices to improve Siri?

BenTrovato · Feb 26, 2013, 11:44 PM

I've been using it daily for over a year. I don't type anymore. If it wasn't for Siri I don't think I would have an iPhone.

Cody21 · Feb 26, 2013, 11:47 PM

I hardly use it other than checking an occasional ball game or stats for a player.

shenfrey · Feb 27, 2013, 01:32 AM

It gets things wrong a lot of the time but its definitely good when it works.

Mellisaray · Feb 27, 2013, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John55455

When I first got my 4S I just played with Siri for the first week. It was nice but the load times were too slow and it would only understand me 70% of the time.

And then the other night I felt like using Siri to set and alarm and I was surprised how good Siri was. Siri instant gave a response (only 3 bars), and then I tried a few other things and Siri understood me every single time.

I think I'm going to have to start using Siri more. Setting a clock with Siri is much easier, and "note this" or "remind me this" is cool too.

Have you guys noticed an improvement in Siri? Or is it just me? Is Apple using our voices to improve Siri?

it is quite good to use, but i haven't concerned about its improvement.

pooleman · Feb 27, 2013, 05:02 AM

I think Siri sucks. Slow load times, and inaccurate voice recognition. I tell it to "call Jonna Poole" and it says. "Ok. Calling John Powell". Very frustrating.

Beeplance · Feb 27, 2013, 07:08 AM

Wait for the day Siri is able to adapt to everyone's voice and it will be fine.

Improve the load times too, Apple.

macingman · Feb 27, 2013, 07:35 AM

I forgot Siri even existed. The first day or two someone gets a new device they can't stop playing around with Siri, but once the novelty wears of, I would say 80%+ never use it again for any serious task.

I find it hard to believe someone can completely replace use of the keyboard with Siri like some people here claim they have done.

Italianblend · Feb 27, 2013, 10:16 AM

4S Marketing Ploy! 4S Marketing Ploy!!!

A product still in beta 1.5 years after it launched as the major marketing selling point for the 4S.

Really bad, apple.

Peter Chao · Feb 27, 2013, 11:37 AM

Siri is an annoying B*tch! Siri is useless! Drinking bubble tea is better than Siri!

The Phazer · Feb 27, 2013, 12:14 PM

It gets maybe one in twenty things I ask it correct.

Useless. Useless to the point where, if I ask it to play a song, it often tries to ring someone instead.

fridayxiii · Feb 27, 2013, 01:45 PM

This thread is a great representation of the rule that people go to the Internet to gripe, cuz I've had no problems with Siri. Far more "it sucks" posts than "works fine for me".

Count me in the latter group. Siri is dead-on when I create reminders, query for unit conversions or reply to an occasional text/create an email. Snappy too, no lag on my i5.

Italianblend · Feb 27, 2013, 01:53 PM

We are glad you have no problems with Siri. But it's not like we are making this stuff up...

Google's voice technology is so far beyond superior to Siri that it's not even in the same star system.

In 2013, it should be better. It just should.

quietstormSD · Feb 27, 2013, 01:57 PM

It's gotten slightly better. But still is meh.

jf1450 · Feb 27, 2013, 02:12 PM

Every now and then I tell her I need to poop to get a laugh but other than that she's useless.

Great concept, poor execution.

Jeff

ValerieDurden · Feb 27, 2013, 08:45 PM

I don't ever use it.

irDigital0l · Feb 27, 2013, 09:52 PM

If it was Google Now then yes.

Siri still is in beta, still is slow/unresponsive at times, still can't do that many things, etc.

Apple needs to update it more often.

white4s · Feb 27, 2013, 10:07 PM

who's siri?

7thson · 10:27 PM

Siri is good for native features, like reminders, notes, alarms, etc. I won't use it to search the web, too painful. When asked why google now is better at web searches, Sir says, "I'd rather not google now, if you don't mind." It's obviously an area Siri knows it's lacking in.

Baz1205 · Feb 28, 2013, 12:55 AM

Never use it. In fact the only time I activate it is by accident when I hold the home button down for too long

Happened the other day when I was in the hospital. Somebody shouted out "ask it how long we're going to have to wait"

teknikal90 · Feb 28, 2013, 01:20 PM

I was born in Indonesia, went to an American international school, with lots of British teachers...moved to Australia at the age of 10, lived there for 11 years with friends most of whom are south african... and now for the past few years living in Vancouver Canada, with an American girlfriend.

siri has a very hard time with my accent

Resist · Feb 28, 2013, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Italianblend

Google's voice technology is so far beyond superior to Siri that it's not even in the same star system.

In 2013, it should be better. It just should.

I agree! If only we could use Google Voice for texting and making appointments, but as of right now it's only good for searches.

xmaseve · Feb 28, 2013, 03:38 PM

No, Siri still sucks for most things. Same with dictation. I think it's actually become worse over the past 6-8 months.

Waate · Mar 2, 2013, 09:08 AM

At first I did the whole 'novelty' thing asking Siri questions like 'tell me a joke' and that wore off really quick BUT now I use Siri EVERYDAY! She organizes my schedule, sets timers, opens apps, takes notes, finds vids on YouTube, plays my music, sends my wife texts for me, and finds business' phone numbers and then calls them for me! She is very accurate now. I would say around 90% most of the time which is better than most people I talk to. They often mishear or misunderstand me too. I love Siri and use her all the time. Very useful now. Like someone else said here Siri is one of the main reasons I have an iphone. I haven't seen an android app that compares in voice recognition AND integratabiliy. 😉👍

iPusch · Mar 2, 2013, 11:38 AM

It's usable, but only for play music, set up alarms, ask something related to wolfram alpha etc.

The dictation function is basically crap for more than one sentence... I tho use it sometimes^^ dunno why I still put hope in it haha

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Feb 26, 2013, 11:34 PM	#1
John55455 macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2012	Is Siri Good Now? When I first got my 4S I just played with Siri for the first week. It was nice but the load times were too slow and it would only understand me 70% of the time. And then the other night I felt like using Siri to set and alarm and I was surprised how good Siri was. Siri instant gave a response (only 3 bars), and then I tried a few other things and Siri understood me every single time. I think I'm going to have to start using Siri more. Setting a clock with Siri is much easier, and "note this" or "remind me this" is cool too. Have you guys noticed an improvement in Siri? Or is it just me? Is Apple using our voices to improve Siri?
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Feb 26, 2013, 11:44 PM	#2
BenTrovato macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Toronto	I've been using it daily for over a year. I don't type anymore. If it wasn't for Siri I don't think I would have an iPhone. __________________ iPad 4 2012 MBA
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Feb 26, 2013, 11:47 PM	#3
Cody21 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN	I hardly use it other than checking an occasional ball game or stats for a player. __________________ 13" MacBook Pro ; iPhone 5, 16GB, Black/Slate ; iPad Mini, 16GB, Black
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Feb 27, 2013, 01:32 AM	#4
shenfrey macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2010	It gets things wrong a lot of the time but its definitely good when it works. __________________ 27" Imac, 12GB ram (2009), Macbook Pro Late 2012 Time Capsule (2009 1TB) Apple TV (2012), IPhone 5, iPad (4th Gen)
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Feb 27, 2013, 05:02 AM	#6
pooleman macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern CT	I think Siri sucks. Slow load times, and inaccurate voice recognition. I tell it to "call Jonna Poole" and it says. "Ok. Calling John Powell". Very frustrating.
	1

Feb 27, 2013, 07:08 AM	#7
Beeplance macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Singapore	Wait for the day Siri is able to adapt to everyone's voice and it will be fine. Improve the load times too, Apple. __________________ -iPhone 3GS white 16GB iOS 6.1.3 -iPhone 3GS black 16GB iOS 6.1.3 -iPod Touch 4G white 32GB iOS 6.1
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Feb 27, 2013, 07:35 AM	#8
macingman macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jan 2011	I forgot Siri even existed. The first day or two someone gets a new device they can't stop playing around with Siri, but once the novelty wears of, I would say 80%+ never use it again for any serious task. I find it hard to believe someone can completely replace use of the keyboard with Siri like some people here claim they have done. __________________ I am a professional DJ
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Feb 27, 2013, 10:16 AM	#9
Italianblend macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Igloo	4S Marketing Ploy! 4S Marketing Ploy!!! A product still in beta 1.5 years after it launched as the major marketing selling point for the 4S. Really bad, apple. __________________ Grant that I may love You always, and then do with me what You will. -St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
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Feb 27, 2013, 11:37 AM	#10
Peter Chao macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Vancouver, Canada	Siri is an annoying Btch! Siri is useless! Drinking bubble tea is better than Siri! __________________ Stop drinking the hatorade and start drinking the bubble tea! Chao outside mothafka!
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Feb 27, 2013, 12:14 PM	#11
The Phazer macrumors 68020 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK	It gets maybe one in twenty things I ask it correct. Useless. Useless to the point where, if I ask it to play a song, it often tries to ring someone instead. __________________ http://twitter.com/thephazer
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Feb 27, 2013, 01:45 PM	#12
fridayxiii macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Bay, FL	This thread is a great representation of the rule that people go to the Internet to gripe, cuz I've had no problems with Siri. Far more "it sucks" posts than "works fine for me". Count me in the latter group. Siri is dead-on when I create reminders, query for unit conversions or reply to an occasional text/create an email. Snappy too, no lag on my i5.
	1

Feb 27, 2013, 01:53 PM	#13
Italianblend macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Igloo	We are glad you have no problems with Siri. But it's not like we are making this stuff up... Google's voice technology is so far beyond superior to Siri that it's not even in the same star system. In 2013, it should be better. It just should. __________________ Grant that I may love You always, and then do with me what You will. -St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
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Feb 27, 2013, 01:57 PM	#14
quietstormSD macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA	It's gotten slightly better. But still is meh. __________________ Early 2011 13" MBP 2.3GHz Intel Core i5; iPhone 4S 32GB white on at&t; iPod Shuffle 4th gen Twitter: @KarchInSD
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Feb 27, 2013, 02:12 PM	#15
jf1450 macrumors member Join Date: Aug 2012	Every now and then I tell her I need to poop to get a laugh but other than that she's useless. Great concept, poor execution. Jeff
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Feb 27, 2013, 08:45 PM	#16
ValerieDurden macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA	I don't ever use it. __________________ Sprint iPhone 5 6.1.2 Jailbroken
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Feb 27, 2013, 09:52 PM	#17
irDigital0l macrumors 68020 Join Date: Dec 2010	If it was Google Now then yes. Siri still is in beta, still is slow/unresponsive at times, still can't do that many things, etc. Apple needs to update it more often.
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Feb 27, 2013, 10:07 PM	#18
white4s macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Jersey	who's siri?
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Feb 27, 2013, 10:26 PM	#19
7thson macrumors regular Join Date: May 2012 Location: Six Rivers, CA	Siri is good for native features, like reminders, notes, alarms, etc. I won't use it to search the web, too painful. When asked why google now is better at web searches, Sir says, "I'd rather not google now, if you don't mind." It's obviously an area Siri knows it's lacking in. __________________ I support the MacRumors Blood Drive! Last edited by 7thson; Feb 27, 2013 at 10:27 PM. Reason: Confounded yini keys
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Feb 28, 2013, 12:55 AM	#20
Baz1205 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2012	Never use it. In fact the only time I activate it is by accident when I hold the home button down for too long Happened the other day when I was in the hospital. Somebody shouted out "ask it how long we're going to have to wait"
	0

Feb 28, 2013, 01:20 PM	#21
teknikal90 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2008	I was born in Indonesia, went to an American international school, with lots of British teachers...moved to Australia at the age of 10, lived there for 11 years with friends most of whom are south african... and now for the past few years living in Vancouver Canada, with an American girlfriend. siri has a very hard time with my accent __________________ Use a bunch of Apple stuff: iPad 4, iPhone 4s, Apple TV 2, 2011 2.4GHz 15" MBP, Logic Studio 9 w/ Mainstage 2
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Feb 28, 2013, 03:38 PM	#23
xmaseve macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA	No, Siri still sucks for most things. Same with dictation. I think it's actually become worse over the past 6-8 months.
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Mar 2, 2013, 09:08 AM	#24
Waate macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2013	At first I did the whole 'novelty' thing asking Siri questions like 'tell me a joke' and that wore off really quick BUT now I use Siri EVERYDAY! She organizes my schedule, sets timers, opens apps, takes notes, finds vids on YouTube, plays my music, sends my wife texts for me, and finds business' phone numbers and then calls them for me! She is very accurate now. I would say around 90% most of the time which is better than most people I talk to. They often mishear or misunderstand me too. I love Siri and use her all the time. Very useful now. Like someone else said here Siri is one of the main reasons I have an iphone. I haven't seen an android app that compares in voice recognition AND integratabiliy. 😉👍
	2

Mar 2, 2013, 11:38 AM	#25
iPusch macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manhattan, New York	It's usable, but only for play music, set up alarms, ask something related to wolfram alpha etc. The dictation function is basically crap for more than one sentence... I tho use it sometimes^^ dunno why I still put hope in it haha
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