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Is it that Siri is invaluable, or that basic voice controls are invaluable? I use my Android and its unlauded, no-big-hype voice controls to- -navigate -map -s

Is it that Siri is invaluable, or that basic voice controls are invaluable? I use my Android and its unlauded, no-big-hype voice controls to- -navigate -map -send messages -set alarms -search It has a very finite understanding, but it accomplishes literally everything I've ever needed to speak to my device (anything more complex would be inefficient to speak to it). My original question should be reworded to question whether people are using the specific purported advantages of Siri. Most replies seen in here are bog standard basic voice functionality having nothing to do with the advanced natural language understanding of Siri.

paul9290 15y ago
Well when driving I ask or tell Siri ... text X friend, then she asks me what would you like to say to X, i then compose a message where she then repeats it thru my stereo (have iphone plugged into car stereo) and asks me if i want to send the message she transcribed for me, cancel it or compose again? Does the built in Android app have a conversation with you like that to ensure the message is composed properly? I'm thinking this is where Siri differs from the built in Android voice tech. This back and forth between me and Siri allows me to drive safely (keep eye on the road) while getting work done.
- interlagos 15y ago
  This is identical to how the voice functionality works on my GS II. -> "text blah blah" -< "Send text message to {blah blah}. Speak your message." -> "Content of message" -< "Message "contents of message". Say send or cancel". And so on. No hoopla or extravagance, it simply works. Perfectly.
bishnu 15y ago
"anything more complex would be inefficient to speak to it" Really? I find Siri to be better at far more complex tasks than simple ones. IE, saying "Schedule dinner with Karen at 7 PM on Friday" is a lot more efficient than unlocking the phone, launching the calendar app, navigating to friday, and typing in "Dinner with Karen" at the 7 PM slot.

paul9290 15y ago

Well when driving I ask or tell Siri ... text X friend, then she asks me what would you like to say to X, i then compose a message where she then repeats it thru my stereo (have iphone plugged into car stereo) and asks me if i want to send the message she transcribed for me, cancel it or compose again? Does the built in Android app have a conversation with you like that to ensure the message is composed properly? I'm thinking this is where Siri differs from the built in Android voice tech. This back and forth between me and Siri allows me to drive safely (keep eye on the road) while getting work done.

interlagos 15y ago
This is identical to how the voice functionality works on my GS II. -> "text blah blah" -< "Send text message to {blah blah}. Speak your message." -> "Content of message" -< "Message "contents of message". Say send or cancel". And so on. No hoopla or extravagance, it simply works. Perfectly.

bishnu 15y ago

"anything more complex would be inefficient to speak to it" Really? I find Siri to be better at far more complex tasks than simple ones. IE, saying "Schedule dinner with Karen at 7 PM on Friday" is a lot more efficient than unlocking the phone, launching the calendar app, navigating to friday, and typing in "Dinner with Karen" at the 7 PM slot.