Sounds like you've already made up your mind, and since no one is
forcing you to install Cortana then I don't see this as a big issue for you.
If people are already using Cortana on other devices, such as their PC,
Mac or Android device, then using it on their IOS devices might make
sense. Also, Cortana may just be better than Siri. Some people already
think that Google Now is superior to Siri, so it's not unreasonable to
think that something could be even better than Siri or Google Now. BTW,
there are already those who think that Siri is frivolous, so of course
Cortana will also get the same critics.
Since Cortana is free, people can choose to install or not to install
the app, and determine for themselves if they like Cortana better than
Siri or not. For me, I'd like to see a side by side comparison of
Cortana, Siri and Google Now, something based on fact and without any
biases, and until then I'll decide whether I want to check out Cortana
for myself or not.
On 10/12/15 17:17, Victor Gouveia wrote:
I’m confused...
Why install Cortana if you’ve got Siri?
It’s kind of redundant, not to mention Cortana’s history of being
completely useless, so if anyone can give me a sufficient explanation as
to why installing Cortana on any Apple device is a good idea, I would
really like to hear it.
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*From:* Alan Lemly <mailto:wale...@gmail.com>
*Sent:* Thursday, December 10, 2015 3:58 PM
*To:* viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
*Subject:* RE: Personal Assistant: Microsoft's Cortana
Robin,
Thanks for letting us know about Cortana. I've installed her on my
iPhone 6 running iOS 8.3 and allowed access to everything requested and
signed in with my Microsoft account. I don't know if I've set up
everything correctly but I'm disappointed in Cortana's level of voice
replies. When I ask Cortana what time it is, she responds by taking me
to a page with the official US time but without speaking anything. Also,
is there a voice phrase to initiate speech as there is with Okay Google?
I find it a bit inconvenient to have to execute the voice input button
at the bottom of the screen to be able to speak to her.
I'm hoping I'm just missing something because what I'm experiencing
seems less than convenient and not nearly as easy to use as either Siri
or Google.
Alan Lemly
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*Subject:* Personal Assistant: Microsoft's Cortana
*Cortana*
*By Microsoft Corporation*
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<https://itunes.apple.com/us/developer/microsoft-corporation/id298856275>
Open iTunes to buy and download apps.
*Description *
Cortana is your truly personal assistanthelping you get things done by
letting your PC and iPhone work together. Your schedule, your interests,
your people, your remindersCortana makes sure all that stuff is
available wherever you need it. Set a reminder to pick up milk on the
way home while you’re on your PC at work, and Cortana will give you the
heads up on your iPhone when you’re on the road. Ask Cortana to make an
appointment, send an email, open an app, or help you find what you’re
looking for. And it’s not only about productivity, Cortana’s always up
for a little chit chat. Ask Cortana whatever comes to mind, her answers
might surprise you.
•Set and get location and time reminders across your PC and phone.
•Track packages, flights, scores, stocks, and other important info
across your PC and phone.
•Use Cortana’s Notebook to view, edit and manage your interests
•Get information and answers to all kinds of questions. If you’re
looking for it, Cortana can help find it.
•Have a little fun in your down time ask anything, get jokes, and much
more.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cortana/id1054501703?mt=8
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