Siri works great for doing tasks on the phone. However Siri is woefully under par when it comes to searching for info. For most general questions, she says: I have turned something up on the web. She worked a lot better when her search engine was Google. I don't care for bing's search engine. It doesn't give as good results and is not as crisp as Google. I wish that Google was the default search engine for Siri again. To me, she worked much better then.
Katie Lady Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 9, 2016, at 3:21 PM, Chris Chaffin <chaffin102...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > I will admit that working with Siri can be challenging, and it is true, it > does make a difference how things are said. But with a little practice, once > you find out what works the best, Siri can be very helpful in achieving task > quickly. > For example, when adding an appointment to my calendar, I learned that the > following works the best for me. > I say, schedule, name of appointment,, at, time of appointment, day or date > of appointment. > > And I just tried to schedule an appointment at 4:45, and I did not have a > problem. I tried saying both, 4:45, as well as a quarter til five, and Siri > did it both times. > > Now, I will agree, Siri could use some improvements, and I do look forward to > see what ios 10 might bring. > The way I look at it, even though Siri is definitely not perfect, I am just > proud to have her assistance to do what she can. I know that with time she > will continue to get better and do more. > > Chris > > >> On Jun 9, 2016, at 9:31 AM, 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 - 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