So as far as I can tell, the only problem is that you actually have to open the app with this one instead of being able to hold down the home button for siri right?
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Google Search App Brings Siri-Competitor to iPhone
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Impressive speed, but I don't see myself ever using it. I only use voice commands when it makes sense to, like when I'm driving and want to call someone hands-free or ask Siri for directions. Love how they're going to the extent of giving their "siri" cute answers to questions. How do Android fans not see how Google has truly stolen everything they have from Apple? Flippy-phones and Blackberries would still be the norm if not for Apple's innovation.
Don't count them out. Apple isn't the infallable beast that others make them out to be, nor is their competition just mindless emulators as Jobs would like folks to believe they are.
Apple hasn't lost it's ability to innovate. Their ability to innovate hasn't necessarily been through the introduction of new technologies, but to take existing technologies and make/apply them into GREAT products. Over the past decade their innovative product design, and eco system creation has cut through the competition. Now that they've changed the market and forced competitors to approach product design differently they've got some real competition. Minus Jobs, Apple still has the same great team behind their recent successful products and they don't rest on their laurels.
What you are seeing is the competition finally stepping up to the Challenge levied by apple years ago. Samsung GS III is a far cry from the Samsung Instinct.... and Android 4.X is a far cry from Android 1.5.
Welcome to the new norm..... Apple has credible competition.
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Please enlighten. Picking up the tone from your post I assumed you were dismissive about the example of Iron Man director.
So you're one of the about 18 people who bought a Nexus? Lucky you
And I've used a GS3 before, still more laggy than my old iPhone 3G. At least I can pan about websites, PDF's, and scroll through lists without there being a seconds delay on my "out of date iPhone 5". For a seemingly amazing device, the GS3 sure does suck a lot Again, I'll stick with my iPhone 
hmmmmm Impressive to say the least, fast responses and accurate answers
I'm a huge Apple Fan, but this puts Siri to shame yes it lacks a few features because it is not integrated with iOS , just imagine if it was........... Google is really stepping it up , I don't know what Apple is doing...
I'm a huge Apple Fan, but this puts Siri to shame yes it lacks a few features because it is not integrated with iOS , just imagine if it was........... Google is really stepping it up , I don't know what Apple is doing...
Just downloaded it and tried it for ***** and giggles.
It is really damn fast! Wow.
I have it on my Nexus 7, but didn't expect it to be so fast on the iPhone. Impressed.
people gotta stop defending Apple to the dying breath and realize when a better search product is available over Siri.
This will only make Siri better in the long run.
It is really damn fast! Wow.
I have it on my Nexus 7, but didn't expect it to be so fast on the iPhone. Impressed.
people gotta stop defending Apple to the dying breath and realize when a better search product is available over Siri.
This will only make Siri better in the long run.
Please tell me you are kidding. Of course it won't be able to do functions like sending a text or set appointment in you calendar! It's not integrated into iOS!! But never the less it's brilliant when it comes to searching and pretty darn fast
Er, Google Voice Search does the same thing -- a regular web search -- for all those but "how many feet in a mile" and "state animal of California", both of which are also recognized by Siri. Actually, Siri has an advantage in that I can use different search providers (say "Google 'how much blood is in the human body'" or "Bing 'how much blood is in the human body'", etc.)
To be fair a lot of voice things like that tend to have a female voice like it. Listen to a lot of automaticed voice things over the phone systems and often times it sounds like that.
Also it is the same voice they use for Google map navigation. So really it was apple that stole the voice from Google not the other way around.
I realize Google is doing an internet search, but the point is, it DOES the internet search! Siri stops, waits, and asks if I want to do an internet search rather than just providing the answer. So it's another step (yes or button press) to continue. Again, contributing to my point of the speed of the Google app.
No such option available on the iPhone 4. Maybe 4s and 5 but not on the iPhone 4
Looked for an update to the app and couldn't find one so I uninstalled and installed again. Still no joy on the voice playback.
I have even gone into the International settings and changed from English (Australian) to English(US) and still no sound.
EDIT: FIXED
If you are still having the 'No Sound' issue, open the app to the home screen. Click on the small cogwheel at the top. Click on Voice Search. Under the language options select English (U.S)
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Bravo Google!!! This is a REALLY nice app.
And it may have tipped me towards a Nexus 7. I love the Apple products that I own. But Siri, Maps, the Podcast app fiasco along with releasing a Mini without a Retina screen and a premium price have left a bad taste in my mouth.
And it may have tipped me towards a Nexus 7. I love the Apple products that I own. But Siri, Maps, the Podcast app fiasco along with releasing a Mini without a Retina screen and a premium price have left a bad taste in my mouth.
