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Siri 'Just Thrilled' About iOS 8, but Sad About Lack of Stage Time at WWDC
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I attempted to use Siri and she kept telling me that she couldn't handle my requests right now. 
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I've finally trained my mom to start using her for simple tasks like adding events to her calendar. Far quicker than manually adding the events, especially with her slow typing and forgetful nature of how to use computers these days.
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I've finally trained my mom to start using her for simple tasks like adding events to her calendar. Far quicker than manually adding the events, especially with her slow typing and forgetful nature of how to use computers these days.
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Let me help you.
Ask Google Now to read the last email you received. It won't. Ask Google Now to read new text message. It won't. Ask Google Now to toggle system services such as WiFi or adjusting screen brightness without touching your phone. You can't. Try asking Google Now to schedule a meeting on the same date and time that another event already exist without touching your phone. You can't and Google Now will not tell you an event already exists and ask if you want to move some existing events around. I can keep going.
The bitch still doesn't speak Dutch... It's been what like what, almost three years since Apple introduced Siri?
She is still yet enrolled to Dutch class. I think she is currently learning a few new languages including Dutch for iOS 8. (It's rumoured Apple is seeking engineers fluent in Japanese, Norwegian, Turkish, Danish, Australian English, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Swedish, Dutch, Thai, Russian, British English, and Cantonese.)
It's not impressive when it's all pre-programmed to come up with these responses. Call me when you're self-aware, Siri.
Google Now is more like a convenient way to google search information of any particular items from internet, but just in prettier dress. There is no integrity with the phone hardware or software. And it lacks personality.
Siri is not perfect yet, but nothing is. As long as it keeps getting better, I think there is no reason people won't use it.
Siri is not perfect yet, but nothing is. As long as it keeps getting better, I think there is no reason people won't use it.
"Hey Siri" has been available since beta 1 unless it's now available without the phone being plugged in to power.
To those arguing Siri vs Google: Don't be so narrow minded. They both have strengths and weaknesses. I use both on my iPhone, choosing whichever is best at the task at hand. I use Siri to send messages, add appointments, launch apps, etc. I use Google to search for addresses, phone numbers, restaurants, and the web. I wish Siri did the streaming thing, but now I know it will in a couple months.
Apple and Google keep fighting each other for the best voice recognition, and that's hugely beneficial to us consumers. Let them fight over us!
Most importantly, as Louis CK would say, WE ARE TALKING TO OUR PHONES AND IT UNDERSTANDS US! WE SHOULD BE RUNNING AROUND GOING OH MY GOD!!
Enjoy today's tech. It's amazing!
Apple and Google keep fighting each other for the best voice recognition, and that's hugely beneficial to us consumers. Let them fight over us!
Most importantly, as Louis CK would say, WE ARE TALKING TO OUR PHONES AND IT UNDERSTANDS US! WE SHOULD BE RUNNING AROUND GOING OH MY GOD!!
Enjoy today's tech. It's amazing!
Siri Hands-Free Unplugged..sort of.
To clarify, in iOS 8 Siri has apparently gained the ability to be activated via voice while still in the app and unplugged.
http://youtu.be/VhsW_0rNONM
To clarify, in iOS 8 Siri has apparently gained the ability to be activated via voice while still in the app and unplugged.
http://youtu.be/VhsW_0rNONM
Do you really want another self-aware woman in your life?
Be careful what you ask for.
I shudder to think if she gets mad...
eg. She calls your in-law and made the worst prank ever... She messed up your contacts, so instead of calling your wife, you call your boss... She played music loudly suddenly during an important meeting...
Seems like he is already in the Siri screen so it's always listening whether it's plugged in or not. He needs to invoke Siri when the phone is sleeping or from a home screen.
