Unleash the power of Siri using this simple hack

[Shawn Knight]

Siri, Apple’s personal assistant built into iOS, can perform a number of tasks by simply using voice commands. It’s a pretty capable service but there are many other commands that Siri simply can’t perform due to its locked down nature.

A service called GoogolPlex, however, promises to unleash the power of Siri by simply changing your iPhone’s proxy settings to use GoogolPlex’s servers. Voice commands can then be used for all sorts of tasks from controlling Spotify and unlocking your car door to turning on the lights in your home and adjusting the temperature.

So, what’s the catch? Basically, the hack boils down to a man-in-the-middle attack as you’re sending all of your voice commands to GoogolPlex servers instead of Apple’s servers. In addition to adding a little more time to the already slowish nature of Siri, this means that someone else is receiving your data.

The company only claims to receive voice commands that start with “GoogolPlex” to help keep your data private and prevent their servers from crashing. But even still, if privacy is a concern for you, then GoogolPlex probably isn’t for you.

In the same regard, I suspect GoogolPlex won’t be for anyone too much longer. Apple typically patches these kinds of workarounds and with iOS 8 just around the bend, it’s probably a safe bet that it’ll get locked down soon enough.

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[wastedkill]

Apple buy googolplex... or does google already own it..? xD

 

[VitalyT]

I've owned many of the latest iPhones and iPads, but never used SiRi, it is a useless gimmick in my opinion.

My dog understands me better.

 

[oldikes]

Siri actually works OK for me most of the time I use it...which isnt very often.

 

[Skidmarksdeluxe]

I've owned many of the latest iPhones and iPads

So I can assume your middle name isn't 'Fussy'

 

[Jad Chaar]

I've owned many of the latest iPhones and iPads, but never used SiRi, it is a useless gimmick in my opinion.

My dog understands me better.

Siri is a gimmick but someday this technology will be mainstream and will be pretty flawless and useful.

 

[Skidmarksdeluxe]

Siri is a gimmick but someday this technology will be mainstream and will be pretty flawless and useful.

Maybe, but I'll never get used to giving my devices voice commands. There are instances where this can be useful but not for me thanks.

 

[Raoul Duke]

I'm holding out until Siri can learn "no problemo", "chill out dickwad", "Hasta la vista, baby", "Talk to the hand" etc.

 

[Skidmarksdeluxe]

I'm holding out until Siri can learn "no problemo", "chill out dickwad", "Hasta la vista, baby", "Talk to the hand" etc.

And a lot more that you can't mention on this family show.

 

[Jad Chaar]

Maybe, but I'll never get used to giving my devices voice commands. There are instances where this can be useful but not for me thanks.

Yeah not for me either. There are some really interesting things that you can ask Siri though, for instance, you can ask "what planes are flying above me right now". I find that request pretty cool.

 

[Nobina]

To me Siri is a gimmick, no matter how improved It would still look awkward talking to your phone, especially in public. And then wait till people start talking more to their phones than the actual people.