The iPhone 5 may be on hold for now, but Apple has not entirely left its fans out in the cold. In fact, it has given them a new toy to play with until the highly anticipated fifth generation of the top selling smartphone hits the shelves. The iPhone 4s is currently available and loaded with a full slate of features that should keep users busy for the time being. One of the most interesting features on the menu is Siri. In this article, we will overview Siri and give people an idea of what they can look forward to.
What is Siri?
Siri is a software application built into Apple’s iOS operating system that allows users to control various actions with the command of their voice. For example, you can use it to pull up directions, check the weather for the day, and even send an email message to a client. Enabling the Siri program is as simple as holding the “Home” button on the handset, which is similar to the process of activating the voice control feature on the iPhone 4. From there, you simply speak into the device and allow the application to work its magic. Reviews indicate that Siri is incredibly accurate, though if it cannot understand your request, it will continue to work with you until it does.
Hassle-Free Text Communications
The beauty of Siri is all in the ability it provides to do just about anything on your phone with simple voice commands. This includes sending text messages, a practice that has become very common among people on the go. We see this being a luxury that can really come in handy when you are on the road or in another situation where engaging in text communications by hand is not an option. When the moment calls for it, Siri will enable you to have an entire text-driven conversation without laying a finger on handset.
An Easy Way to Stay on Top of Appointments
One of the best things about Siri is how it works seamlessly with other features on the iPhone. Two perfect examples are the address book and calendar applications you have on your phone. Because it has convenient access to the data in these applications, Siri can easily keep you up to date on any appointments you have, and schedule new ones with the simple command of your voice. It is safe to say that there is no longer an excuse to miss another appointment again.
Evolution of Voice Recognition
Speech-to-text and voice recognition technology as a whole have been advancing rapidly, and Siri is picture perfect proof of that evolution. Third-party dictation apps for mobile phones have been on the market for a while now, but Siri marks the first time any device has had such functionality embedded into its core at the OS level. Depending on the response to the iPhone 4s, Apple just may have stumbled on something that its competitors want to follow, and savvy people use on a regular basis.
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