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2013 Honda Accord, Acura RDX and ILX getting Siri Eyes Free option

by Randy Nelson (Jan 30th, 2013)

More automobile manufacturers are hopping on the Siri Eyes Free bandwagon -- or should that be car carrier? Although announced as a partner in the endeavor last summer, Honda has finally confirmed which models will be the first to utilize the feature: the 2013 Honda Accord, Acura RDX and Acura ...

Inside Siri's military origins and how it almost came pre-installed on Android

by Randy Nelson (Jan 23rd, 2013)

Since the debut of the iPhone 4S in 2011, we've become accustomed to asking our devices for assistance with various tasks thanks to the iOS-exclusive Siri. But there was a time when owners of Android devices nearly had the A.I. helper at their fingertips. In a truly excellent look at Siri's ...

Apple job listing points to more Siri dialog options

by Mike Wehner (Jan 17th, 2013)

A new job listing on Apple's online career portal details what the company envisions for the future of Siri. As 9to5Mac reports, the details of the employment opportunity reveal Apple's desire to turn Siri into a more well-rounded virtual character, adding more dialog and refreshing Siri's ...

CES 2013: Viper's way of starting your car with Siri

by Mike Schramm (Jan 11th, 2013)

Viper, all set up in a booth on the floor of CES 2013 here in Las Vegas, is a company that makes car alarms, remote car starters and other automotive accessories. Most of the time here at CES, we TUAWers keep our sights on Apple and Mac-related booths -- we tend to stay away from the more niche ...

Hyundai to add Siri Eyes Free to vehicles

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Jan 7th, 2013)

Add Hyundai to the list of automakers who are jumping onboard the Siri bandwagon. The Loop reports that at CES, the company announced that the Eyes Free mode added to Siri in iOS 6 will be deployed in unspecified future models. In June, we reported that the Chevrolet Sonic and 2013 Spark from ...

Ditching the iPhone? Planning for 2013

by Erica Sadun (Dec 23rd, 2012)

Ever since the iPad mini debuted, I've had a plan brewing at the back of my mind. Sometime in 2013, I'm considering ditching my iPhone, picking up a refurb 1st gen iPad mini 3G (I assume I won't be putting this plan into action until the spring at the earliest), and buying a cheap Tracfone with ...

How to use Google Maps with Siri

by Michael Grothaus (Dec 17th, 2012)

For many, the release of Google Maps for iOS was like the Second Coming. However, since Google's maps are no longer integrated directly into iOS, using some features on the iPhone -- like asking Siri for directions -- still opens Apple's Maps app. Thankfully a few workarounds have emerged ...

The Wall Street Journal profiles Eddy Cue

by Kelly Hodgkins (Nov 29th, 2012)

With the recent shakeup of Apple's executive leadership, all eyes are now on Eddy Cue, vice president of Internet Software and Services. Cue was known for negotiating deals with media moguls that brought new content into iTunes, but now the 48-year-old executive has taken on the high-profile ...

Tony Fadell claims Scott Forstall 'got what he deserved'

by Kelly Hodgkins (Nov 29th, 2012)

Former Apple employee Tony Fadell, known for his work on the iPod, talked to the BBC's Leo Kelion about his time at Apple and his current work at Nest. He also briefly discussed Scott Forstall and his clashes with the former iOS chief. Fadell didn't elaborate on his relationship with Forstall; ...

IFTTT Recipes: Using Siri to turn on the Christmas lights

by Steven Sande (Nov 27th, 2012)

IFTTT Recipes is a new recurring column featuring recipes developed using IFTTT.com and their favorite IFTTT channels. Come see what TUAW bloggers cook up in the IFTTT labs! In this latest installment of IFTTT Recipes, I'll show you how to use Siri to turn on your Christmas lights -- and amaze ...

Why Siri makes sense for OS X

by Erica Sadun (Nov 22nd, 2012)

Recently, Google added voice-enhanced search to its iOS search app. At that time, a lot of people started comparing Siri search results with Google, missing a major point about what Siri is and what it does. There's a reason Apple calls Siri a "virtual assistant." It helps you add reminders, ...

Want to replace Siri with Google Search? You can via jailbreak

by Kelly Hodgkins (Nov 9th, 2012)

Google's latest version of its voice-enabled Search app may not have the personality of Siri, but it is as good, if not better, than Siri at pulling up relevant search information. If you want to replace Apple's personal assistant with Google's version, you can do so thanks to a jailbreak tweak ...

Apple Store update allows use of Siri with app

by Megan Lavey-Heaton (Nov 7th, 2012)

The latest update to the Apple Store app isn't huge, but it does contain a couple of neat perks. Version 2.4 allows you to buy gift cards and email them to family and friends from the app. Those with iOS 6 will be able to use those gift cards with Passbook. But the neatest thing about the ...

Siri vs. Google Voice Search: may the best robot helper win

by Mel Martin (Nov 1st, 2012)

Google released an update to its free search app that includes much better voice searching. It offers a challenge to Siri in terms of speed and search capability, although there are points of comparison and there are differences as well. First, I have to say, Google Voice Search is fast. Very ...

Google Search app gets expanded voice features

by Mike Wehner (Oct 30th, 2012)

Not content to let Siri be the only big name in voice-assisted search on iOS, the Google Search app has been updated with voice recognition features that bring it almost in line with Apple's own offering. The new search feature lets you verbally request information like weather reports, sports ...