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Siri has gotten better in at least one measurable way: since it first came out, I've repeatedly cited this phrase as a problem: "Hey Siri, text this photo to <p
by gcanyon 4y ago
Siri has gotten better in at least one measurable way: since it first came out, I've repeatedly cited this phrase as a problem: "Hey Siri, text this photo to <person's name>" For years Siri would respond with "I'm sorry, I don't have the ability to send photos." Specifically I would point out that Siri understood what I wanted, it just couldn't do it. Each time there is an OS update, I check that to see if it's been addressed, and I've been disappointed for years.
Recently in a job interview in response to one of those "what's a product you like or don't like and why" questions, I said that I liked Siri, but here's my concrete example of how it needs to improve. I pulled out my phone, said the phrase... and Siri happily texted the photo. I didn't pass the interview :-)
- djmips 4y agoThat's too bad about the interview. Funny story though. If that was the only reason you failed the interview then I'd say it was an unfair interview.
- gcanyon 4y agoThey gave me no feedback why they failed me. I did recover when Siri betrayed me by succeeding where I said it would fail, but poorly. It took time to say "Well, I guess at some point Apple released an update and I had given up checking at that point. That's one of the problems with voice: generally you only get one chance to demonstrate capabilities." It redirected the course of the interview.