thebluepointe
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Besides the camera, SIRI is the only thing worth while on the 4S. Take that away and you have a really really lame update.
Besides the camera, SIRI is the only thing worth while on the 4S. Take that away and you have a really really lame update.
Apple doesn't like releasing half-assed software.. so i don't think this is going to be released for any current iOS devices.
yes, siri was ported to the iPhone 4, but we still don't know how well it would really run on the device since it had trouble communicating with the servers.
you're mistaken. Siri isn't just integrated with native apps, it's integrated with the whole operating system.
you think that was done for free?Apple's gotta make the money back somehow, and they're doing that with the iPhone 4S.
plus, no one (not even me) is entitled to Siri unless you own an iPhone 4S. you were never promised anything, so people really need to stop bringing this up
Besides the camera, SIRI is the only thing worth while on the 4S. Take that away and you have a really really lame update.
Apple says things and does another all the time, the biggest one I can remember is when the iMac G4 came out and Steve said that is was the death of the CRT at Apple and then they released the giant eMac with a CRT display. Or we may just have to face the fact that Apple is turning into the next Microsoft.
You're missing the point. I, and others, aren't saying they we are "entitled" to Siri. I am pointing out that Apple's reasons that it simply won't work on older phones don't seem to fly.
Siri was not ported to the 4 -- It was (in it's original form) originally available for the iPhone 4, and others, long before the 4S was announced. It has been available as an APP in the Apple App Store for many many months. It was pulled literally during the 4S introduction. I had it on my 4. I have the new Siri on my 4S. The Siri for my 4 ceased to work the day after the 4S was released, and it had a message to that effect.
Here is a link to an article about Apple disabling the original Siri: http://techcrunch.com/2011/10/04/th...ets-pulled-from-the-app-store-servers-killed/
Now, I'm not trying to say whether I agree with Apple or not with regards to pulling the app (personally, I think they could have left the original Siri available, or simply not have disabled it for those who already had the app.) However, I am saying that I disagree with the official statement that older phones won't run it.
Again, as I've said a hundred times:
Release it as an official Apple app for $19.99.
Enjoy your incremental millions in revenue, AAPL.
a dual core procecer (it beats all other chipsets)one of the best if not the best gpu on the market first blue tooth 4.0 phone HSDPA + and you say it is lame![]()
It has been discussed that the true reason for them to limit it to one device like that is due to the load placed on their servers. I think that makes sense considering the recent downtime Siri has been experiencing. Perhaps the 4S alone is pushing the limits.
Can't argue with the GPU and dual processor, plus Bluetooth 4.0.. the camera is really quite good too... but HSPDA+ phones have been on the market for quite some time now!
Oh really. Heh. Dual core processor and much better still and video camera, faster memory..I'd say you have some research to do.
Boooooooooo
Well, they have to pay Wolfram Alpha for their services and run the Siri server. It's disappointing but expected that they wouldn't let you use it on their old devices. Plus, the 4s doesn't have much going for it without Siri.
They might very well do that when it is ready. Right now, it is still a beta and clearly not ready. Limiting it to the 4s is a good way to control access. 9 times out of ten, all I can get from Siri is "sorry, but I am not able to connect right now." That won't sell to happy customers for $20. Even when it works, its probably not going to be worth $20, but it is going to be worth something. $9.99 maybe.