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Apple retains Siri voice data for up to two years
- Apple recently revealed the fact that they keep all Siri inquiries stored on their servers for up to two years. That’s right, every question, comment or message spoken to the personal assistant gets anonymized and archived to improve the service,…
After months of supply issues, Google highlights Nexus 4, Google Now in Grammys commercial
- Google’s first primetime commercial for the Nexus 4 was largely overshadowed by another key service from the search giant. The spot aired during the Grammy Awards on Sunday evening and had a clear emphasis on Google Now, the company’s real-time…
Rumored Apple "iWatch" to feature curved glass design
- Fueled by sources purportedly familiar with Cupertino's developments, a report by The New York Times indicates Apple's rumored wristwatch-like device will feature curved glass. Rumors suggest the "iWatch", as it is being called for now, could enter production as early…
Apple releases iOS 6.1 with greater LTE support, Siri movie ticket sales
- Apple today released the first major update to iOS 6 since the operating system was released in September 2012. The update, aptly named iOS 6.1, includes a handful of bug fixes as well as a couple of new features –…
Sources: Scott Forstall forced out for not signing Maps apology letter
- More information on Apple’s recent executive management mix-up is beginning to surface. The New York Times and CNN Money are both reporting that Scott Forstall may have been forced out of Apple because he refused to put his name on…
Nuance hands-free voice recognition tech currently in development
- Nuance is reportedly working on a new type of voice recognition technology that will work when a smartphone is in sleep mode. This would allow users to utilize services like Siri without having to wake the phone up or even…
Apple starts rolling out iOS 6 ahead of the iPhone 5's launch
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Apple is rolling out the latest version of its mobile software ahead of the iPhone 5's launch on Friday, allowing iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S owners to explore iOS 6's new features. Although it isn't a radical overhaul, there's still plenty to see (keep in mind, certain features aren't available on...
Nuance brings Siri-like features to Android and iOS apps with Nina
- Nuance, the company behind Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition products and Apple’s Siri voice assistant, has released a software developer’s kit and a set of APIs that enterprise clients can use to integrate voice controls into their Android and iOS…
iOS 6 brings new Map app, Siri updates, FaceTime over 3G, more
- As expected, Apple unveiled the latest iteration of its mobile operating system during today's Worldwide Developer Conference. The changes include improvements to Siri, which has been criticized for being too beta-like, the introduction of Apple's own Map app, the integration…
Apple files motion for preliminary ban on Samsung Galaxy S III in US
- Apple has filed a motion in a California courtroom for a preliminary ban on Samsung’s Galaxy S III handset ahead of its June 21 US launch date. Cupertino specifically asked the court to add the handset to a separate motion…
IBM bans Siri from the workplace, cites privacy concerns
- Siri can be an invaluable assistant to some iPhone users, allowing for quick web searches and setting up reminders, among other stuff. But with the rise of “bring your own device” (BYOD) policies in businesses, some are also starting to…
Apple responds to 'deceptive ads' claim in Siri lawsuit
- Siri was introduced as one of the standout features of Apple’s flagship smartphone las October, but not everyone was impressed with the voice-controlled assistant. A lawsuit filed in March by New York resident Frank Fazio claimed that Apple's iPhone 4S…
Wolfram Alpha Pro introduces drag 'n drop, 25% of traffic from Siri
- Famed scientist, Stephen Wolfram, announced "phase two" of his online "computational knowledge engine": Wolfram Alpha Pro. The enhanced service features new ways to input data, understands even more data formats -- about 60 to be precise -- and allows users…
Google's answer to Siri: Majel
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Since the release of Apple's voice-activated assistant, there have been countless "Siri-killers", "Siri-like apps" and "We already had Siri" headlines littering the web. However, Google's Android may finally provide a worthy analogue to Apple's attempt at understanding natural language...
Developer hacks Siri to start car engine
- Apple's iPhone 4S launch in October saw the beta release of the company's new voice assistant, Siri. Since then developers have been working away releasing all kinds of weird and wonderful hacks for the new voice service. Among the many…
Microsoft: We've had Siri-like technology for over a year
- At the Techonomy conference in Tuscon, Arizona, Microsoft's Chief Research and Strategy Officer, Craig Mundie, dismissed Apple's new voice recognition technology as something Microsoft has had for over a year in Windows Phone 7.
Hackers reverse-engineer Siri to work with any device
- Hackers have supposedly managed to reverse-engineer the exclusive Apple Siri personal assistant feature that debuted in last month's iPhone 4S release. They claim the feat enables them to make the service work with virtually any device, including the competition's Android…
Apple's Siri voice assistant hit by another outage
- Apple's newly launched iPhone 4S voice assistant feature is once again under fire after it was hit with more outages over the weekend, according to numerous users. Reports began surfacing on Twitter Thursday, with users complaining of connection errors when trying to use…
Apple iPhone 4S Review: iOS 5 + Siri
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With the rapid pace at which smartphones are developing, many have called the iterative improvements with the iPhone 4S a mistake, as it seems like every other minute a new Android device is out with better, bigger, faster everything.
Beyond the identical exterior lies the hard work that Apple put forth on the inside. An upgraded processor, an improved antenna and camera. The other big story, or should we say, the bigger story with the iPhone 4S is the iOS 5 software upgrade and the voice-controlled personal assistant called Siri.
Apple unveils iPhone 4S, available October 14
- Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled the next-generation iPhone at a media event on the Apple campus today, putting an end to months of rumors and speculation about Apple’s latest smartphone. Called the iPhone 4S, it features an upgraded A5 dual-core…
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