Yesterday, when Apple announced their new iPhone 4S, one of the main new features that was highlighted for the fifth generation iPhone is a new digital personal assistant called Siri.
Siri is essentially a new voice-controlled digital assistant, which allows users to speak commands and ask questions. It will provide answers or complete the required tasks. For example, Siri can read your texts to you, set reminders, and answer questions by simply talking to it. The video below demonstrates how it works.
Features and Capabilities of Siri
Siri is designed to make everyday tasks easier and more intuitive. Beyond reading texts and setting reminders, Siri can also send messages, place phone calls, and even schedule meetings. For instance, you can ask Siri to “Send a message to John saying I’ll be late,” and it will compose and send the message for you. Additionally, Siri can provide weather updates, sports scores, and even answer trivia questions. This makes Siri not just a tool for productivity but also a source of information and entertainment.
Another impressive feature of Siri is its ability to understand natural language. This means you don’t have to use specific commands; you can speak to Siri as you would to a human. For example, you can say, “Remind me to call mom when I get home,” and Siri will set a location-based reminder for you.
Impact on iPhone 4S Sales
Siri will only be available on the new iPhone 4S, and Apple is clearly promoting it as the major new feature for the iPhone 4S. But the question remains: will it be enough to make existing iPhone 4 owners upgrade?
The introduction of Siri could be a significant factor for many users considering an upgrade. The convenience of having a digital assistant that can handle a variety of tasks through simple voice commands is appealing. However, some users might feel that the other hardware improvements in the iPhone 4S, such as the improved camera and faster processor, are not enough to justify an upgrade from the iPhone 4.
If you own an iPhone 4, leave a comment below and let us know whether you will be upgrading to the iPhone 4S, and whether Apple has done enough to get existing iPhone 4 owners to upgrade.
You can find out full details of how Apple’s new Siri voice assistant works over at .
Apple has now announced the iPhone 5, have a look at our article on the difference between the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 to see all about the new iPhone 5.
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