Reports are coming in that Apple has added a new barrier to the software that tries to run Siri on devices other then the iPhone 4S. The move shows that Apple can, indeed, tell what device its Siri is running on.
Some users with jailbroken iPhone 4 (and some Jailbroken iPads) have been reporting that they have been having problems using the feature since early Monday morning.
Well, another Siri wanna be has hit the Android Marketplace.
This is the description for the app:
Siri (Beta) on Android. Intelligent personal assistant that helps you get things done just by asking.
SOON:
Multiple Language Input
Voice Input.
Control email, sms, calendar, etc.
Next versions for FREE.
To see the app, click here.
A company called Speaktoit LLC, which makes an app that is an alternative to Siri for Android has now made a version for iOS.
The app offers more features then Siri, such as customizable Avatars and also offers more flexibility then Siri.
The app costs $1.99, and is available now.
For more information, click this iTunes Link.
We’ve been holding off reporting this, but now it does look like that Apple will be launching the iPad 3 sometime this March.
Various reports say that the company that assembles the iPad 3 (Foxconn) has already begun production on the device to have plenty “on hand” for Apple’s online and retail stores during the launch.
Here’s a brief rundown on what we have heard and read so far:
Rumor has it that the iPad 3 will be slightly thicker then the current model.
Rumors suggest that it will have a higher resolution front and back cameras.
Rumor has it that Siri will be a part of the new device.
Rumor has it that it will have a higher quality retina display.
When the device does go on sale, the current iPad 2 will be lowered around $200.00 while the iPad 3 will be the price of the current one.
On Friday, we reported that their was a Siri clone appearing on the Android Market.
Now, it seems that Google has pulled at least one of the clones, but is keeping others available.
We’ll continue to follow this and issue updates when we know more.
Late Thursday, we discovered a pair of Android applications claiming to be “the answer to Siri for Android” and even sport Apple’s Siri logo (as shown on the right).
According to the description:
Siri, now for your Android device!
This application is a Siri icon that opens “Google’s Voice Actions” app.
Google Voice Actions is a powerful app that comes with every Android device. It supports many different voice commands and Google is constantly working to make it even more powerful. Show your iPhone friends your Android phone can do what Siri does!
Some Example Commands include:Send text messages
Say “send text to [recipient] [message]*”
e.g. “send text to Allison Miller Running late. I will be home around 9″
