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IBM blocks Siri on its networks

Ben Kersey, May 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

When you use Siri, voice data is sent back to Apple’s servers in order to be processed, but the information is also stored there for a period of time to help hone the voice assistant. IBM seems to be a little spooked by this, and has begun blocking use of Siri on its private networks in the fear that sensitive information may wind up in the wrong hands. Read The Full Story

Samsung and Vlingo blocking unofficial S-Voice use

Ben Kersey, May 21st 2012 Discuss [0]

Samsung Galaxy S IIIs are already out there in the wild even though the phone doesn’t official hit retail channels until May 29th. The exclusive Flipboard APK was ripped from the phone pretty quickly, and over the weekend Samsung’s personal voice assistant, S-Voice, was also uploaded for anyone with an Android phone running Ice Cream Sandwich to enjoy. Samsung doesn’t seem to be amused by such shenanigans, and has blocked users from accessing the feature. Read The Full Story

Apple blasts Siri class-action: Gold-diggers with unfair expectations

Chris Davies, May 16th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple has fired back at iPhone 4S users who joined a class-action suit accusing the company of deceptive advertising around Siri's capabilities, arguing the complainers are simply out to make money. In a freshly filed motion to dismiss the suit, Apple suggests that rather than having legitimate issues with the accuracy of the "beta" virtual personal assistant system on the iPhone, those taking part in the class-action motion can only give vague indications of how Siri has let them down. Read The Full Story

iOS 6 “Sundance” Siri API and iPad support tipped

Chris Davies, May 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple’s upcoming iOS 6 won’t just mark a shift to a homegrown mapping system but finally see Siri, the company’s personal virtual assistant technology, show up on the iPad, according to the latest rumors. iOS 6 is currently being referred to as “Sundance”, so TechCrunch‘s sources claim, with the codenamed platform update marking a significant shake-up in new and tweaked APIs that developers will be particularly keen on. As well as new mapping APIs, to hook into iOS 6′s new location app, Sundance will also supposedly see the launch of the Siri API.

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Ask Siri what the best smartphone is – she’ll say Nokia Lumia 900

Mark Raby, May 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple's voice recognition platform on the iPhone 4S is an attempt at creating something that interacts with you like a human. And in fact, Siri may even be more human than people who work at Apple because it looks like she is capable of humility. Apparently if you ask the digital assistant "What is the best smartphone ever?" she will tell you it's the Windows Phone-powered Nokia Lumia 900. Read The Full Story

Apple iTV said to feature Siri: resembles Cinema Display

Ben Kersey, May 7th 2012 Discuss [0]

Is the Apple television coming this year? Is it even coming at all? We can’t answer those questions, but more details seem to be leaking out about the mythical television set of lore. Cult of Mac reports that a source has seen the fully working TV in the flesh, and has spilled the beans about what to expect. Most of what is outlined matches up with previous rumors, such as Siri integration, but there’s one or two odd details. Read The Full Story

Google Project Glass: Siri or Clippy?

Chris Davies, Apr 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

“Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could” Jeff Goldblum memorably said in Jurassic Park, ”that they didn’t stop to think if they should”; has Google done the same with Project Glass? Initial reactions to the wearable computing concept shown off publicly yesterday were predictably gobsmacked, the eye-catching demo video showing an idealized and alluring view of augmented reality. After the dust has settled, though, comes the question: is Project Glass Google’s Siri, or is it actually more like Microsoft’s ill-fated Clippy?

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Research shows what Siri is used for

Shane McGlaun, Mar 27th 2012 Discuss [0]

By now I think everyone is familiar with Siri, the Apple virtual assistant that's only officially supported on the iPhone 4S. Siri is a virtual assistant that allows users to do all sorts of things with their voice from sending and receiving calls, to sending text messages and a lot more. A consulting group called Parks Associates surveyed 482 owners of the iPhone 4S to see what people are using Siri for. Read The Full Story

Who’s buying the Apple TV?

Chris Davies, Mar 26th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple has already fessed up to the new iPad selling well, but sales stats for the refreshed Apple TV have been less forthcoming. The company added 1080p support to the set-top box, together with refreshing the interface, while a new Apple A5X chipset now allows for Full HD AirPlay streaming from the new iPad. Yet there's still no indication whether Apple's "one more thing" was a success or otherwise. Read The Full Story

Yelp says iOS update gives it more prominence

Mark Raby, Mar 20th 2012 Discuss [0]

Yelp claims that Apple's most recent mobile software update has increased the level of connectivity it has with the iPhone 4S Siri voice recognition platform. In addition to integrating more information from Yelp in Siri results, the personal assistant now guides users directly to the iPhone Yelp app for even more detailed data on the location in question. It's expected to be a boon to Yelp after it just declared its initial public offering. Read The Full Story

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New iPad Review (3rd Gen)

Vincent Nguyen, Mar 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

Apple’s new iPad arrives to more than its fair share of expectations. The third generation tablet follows models that first created and then accelerated the consumer slate experience, and all eyes are on the new iPad to see whether it can keep up the momentum. Those eyes will have plenty to reward them, too: the biggest change to the new iPad is its incredibly detailed Retina Display. Pre-orders are through the roof, and queues outside Apple Stores began a week ahead of sales starting: there’s no doubting interest is high, but does the new iPad live up to expectations? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.