One of the new features on the iPhone 4S is its virtual voice-activated assistant, Siri. From what we have seen so far, it certainly looks like a lot of fun to use. Siri can perform a variety of tasks, such as setting reminders, sending messages, and providing weather updates, all through voice commands. However, a question arises: what if you have a strong accent? Will Siri be able to understand you?
Siri’s Performance with Different Accents
The two videos below show Siri in action. One is from the guys over at Gizmodo Australia, and as you can see from the videos, Siri has a few problems understanding different accents. This issue is particularly noticeable with non-native English speakers who have thick accents. In the first video, Siri struggles to comprehend the commands given by a user with an Australian accent. The second video highlights similar difficulties with another accent, showcasing that Siri’s voice recognition capabilities may not be as robust as one might hope for users with diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Improving Siri’s Understanding
We will be testing out Siri later today and will let you guys know how we get on with it and whether it is able to understand us. In the meantime, it’s worth noting that Apple has been continuously working on improving Siri’s voice recognition capabilities. Over the years, updates have been rolled out to enhance Siri’s understanding of various accents and dialects. For instance, Apple has incorporated machine learning algorithms that allow Siri to adapt to individual users’ speech patterns over time. This means that the more you use Siri, the better it should become at understanding your specific accent.
Moreover, Apple has expanded Siri’s language support, making it accessible to a broader audience. Initially, Siri was only available in a few languages, but now it supports over 20 languages and dialects, including regional variations. This expansion helps ensure that more users can interact with Siri in their native language, potentially reducing the issues caused by accents.
Source Gizmodo, 9 To 5 Mac
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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