One big problem with Siri which needs to be addressed is it cannot infrer context. For instance, if I ask Siri if it will rain today, I get the answer that I wanted. If I then say, "How about tomorrow," Siri does not know what I am talking about. I haven't done extensive testing on this, but there have been times when context has come up in my chats with Siri. I am gradually using Siri more, though I am still used to doing things on the phone manually. I think if Siri's ability to understand context, compound sentences/requests, and other conversation things that we use everyday were to be improved, then Siri could equal other tools like Alexa in its usefulness.
Wayne On 6/9/16, Keith B. <kb5...@gmail.com> wrote: > Sorry about the previous blank message. I usually use Siri either to get > the weather or when I'm on the move and need to schedule an appointment or > send a text. I have noticed a deterioration since IOS 9 came out. For > example, I will attempt to schedule an appointment at 4:45, and Siri will > insist on scheduling it for 4:00. I am trying to be patient, but this is > beginning to be a problem. I usually only do this when I'm on the move, as > stopping to use the Braille or onscreen keyboard is not convenient at those > > times. I ope this improves in IOS 10. > > On Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 8:28:31 AM UTC-5, Keith B. wrote: >> >> >> >> On Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 7:31:16 AM UTC-5, alanand...@earthlink.net >> wrote: >>> >>> I use Siri to post a message on my facebook time line when I don't need >>> to open FB. I just say to Siri, post to facebook. She'll ask me what I >>> >>> want to say on my time line. I'll dictate the text of what I want to say >>> >>> including saying period at the end of a sentense and use the voice >>> enflection to indicate the end of the sentence. To many people just >>> dictate with out using voice enflection and saying period or coma where >>> needed. With a bit of practice, you be a pro at it in no time. >>> >>> >>> Alan >>> >>> Sent from my iPad Air >>> >>> > On Jun 8, 2016, at 6:25 PM, Devin Prater <r.d.t....@gmail.com> wrote: >>> > >>> > I agree. I *never* use Siri for much. I usually just set alarms and the >>> > >>> > time. Otherwise, I just pull out the phone and do whatever needs >>> > done. Siri isn't yet accurate enough for texting and emailing for me. >>> > "Marie" <scrib...@comcast.net> writes: >>> > >>> >> I am probably going to be unpopular when I say this but... >>> >> Are we wanting to depend too much on the personal assistants these >>> >> days. It seems that some want them to do everything for them instead >>> >> of keeping our skills up by doing some things on our own? I am happy >>> >> to use dictation when I want to whip up a text message without taking >>> >> >>> >> too long but if I need further communication, either the phone or >>> >> email is much better and I do it without any personal assistant >>> >> intervening. >>> >> Tools which make our life easier are fine but I think there is a limit >>> >> >>> >> to what they need to do. JMT >>> >> Marie >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> -----Original Message----- >>> >> From: Alan Paganelli >>> >> Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 6:53 AM >>> >> To: vip...@googlegroups.com >>> >> Subject: Re: Siri >>> >> >>> >> As I understand it, in iOS 10, Siri gets greatly improved and you >>> >> should be able to talk to her just like talking to a neighbor or >>> >> friend. Personally, I'm just waiting to see that for myself. I do >>> >> know this though. Sooner or later it will happen. >>> >> >>> >> Alan >>> >> >>> >> Sent from my iPad Air >>> >> >>> >>> On Jun 6, 2016, at 8:26 AM, Deidre Muccio >>> >>> <deidrea...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> Can someone explain the difference between series recognition of a >>> >>> question and a search engine like you to who you can speak naturally >>> >>> >>> >>> two, ask a question with very loose language and it comes up with >>> >>> very accurate results? >>> >>> >>> >>> Deidre >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> The following information is important for all members of the V >>> >>> iPhone list. >>> >>> >>> >>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this >>> >>> list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please >>> >>> contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the >>> >>> >>> >>> list itself. >>> >>> >>> >>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara >>> >>> Quinn - >>> >>> you can reach Cara at cara...@caraquinn.com >>> >>> >>> >>> The archives for this list can be searched at: >>> >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ >>> >>> --- >>> >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> >>> Groups "VIPhone" group. >>> >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>> >>> send an email to viphone+u...@googlegroups.com. >>> >>> To post to this group, send email to vip...@googlegroups.com. >>> >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >>> >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >> >>> >> -- >>> >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >>> >> >>> list. >>> >> >>> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, >>> >> >>> >> or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact >>> >> the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list >>> >> itself. >>> >> >>> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara >>> >> Quinn - >>> >> you can reach Cara at cara...@caraquinn.com >>> >> >>> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >>> >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ >>> >> --- >>> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> >> Groups "VIPhone" group. >>> >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> >> >>> >> an email to viphone+u...@googlegroups.com. >>> >> To post to this group, send email to vip...@googlegroups.com. >>> >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >>> >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> > >>> > -- >>> > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >>> > >>> list. >>> > >>> > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, >>> or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >>> >>> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>> > >>> > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara >>> Quinn - you can reach Cara at cara...@caraquinn.com >>> > >>> > The archives for this list can be searched at: >>> > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ >>> > --- >>> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "VIPhone" group. >>> > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> > >>> an email to viphone+u...@googlegroups.com. >>> > To post to this group, send email to vip...@googlegroups.com. >>> > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >>> > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara Quinn - > you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to viphone@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- Follow me on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/wcmerritt My website: www.wayneism.com My book list: www.wayneism.com/books.php -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. 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