Siri vs. Google assistant

[martin2345uk]

Has anyone got experience of both? I have only had iPhones so only know Siri but I find her to be, much of the time, irredeemably ****. I wondered what Google Assistant is like? Can he set the stopwatch running? Does he always say "One sec/On it"? Does he often just pause and then completely ignore your request? Genuinely considering an Android phone so just wondered...!

 

[StumpyBloke]

In my little experience of Google Assistant, it shows Siri up to be the useless pile of crap that we all know it for. I found GA to be quick, responsive and accurate. As I say I haven’t used it as much as Siri and Alexa but just thought I would chime in.

So your Siri does all that ‘One sec’, ‘On it’ etc? I would put a bullet in its head if it was real!

 

[gren81]

I had Android, and then whole family switched to Apple (iPhone 5 and on) for ease of UI and reducing UI frustrations and missteps.

With that said, I now have my iPhone X and a second line for my new One Plus Nord 10 5G which was really inexpensive to buy in March 2021. I use both iOS 14.7.1 and Android 11, respectively.

With that background, Google Assistant is miles, and maybe leap years, ahead of Siri. If Siri has a weak internet or cellular connection, you can forget using it. Hmm, just a sec, still working all get pretty old to the point that I fret even asking Siri for anything.

My iPhone X is currently my primary which will likely be “soon replaced” with an iPhone 13 - mainly to stay compatible with my family.

My Android-based OnePlus is my reliable secondary phone and Google Assistant works fast and like a charm. Siri needs serious re-work to be functional and reliable especially with poor connectivity.

I love my Apple products but Siri is mostly sidelined in my household.

 

[StumpyBloke]

I love my Apple products but Siri is mostly sidelined in my household.

This sums up the situation for many I would imagine.

 

[Canyda]

The good news is that Google Assistant can be summoned pretty easily now on an iPhone using Siri shortcuts.

 

[NARadyk]

I find Siri frustrating more than I do useful. I have Homepods around the house and even setting timers can be a massive chore.