http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/siri/ en The Mac Observer Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:06:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_airs_two_siri_ads_with_john_malkovich%2F&seed_title=Apple+Airs+Two+Siri+Ads+with+John+Malkovich http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_airs_two_siri_ads_with_john_malkovich/ Apple aired two new iPhone 4S commercials Wednesday evening that show off the smartphone’s Siri voice control feature. Both ads include actor John Malkovich interacting with Siri, much like other recent iPhone commercials with celebrities. News, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Thu, 24 May 2012 08:07:34 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fibm_bans_siri_dropbox_over_security_concerns%2F&seed_title=IBM+Bans+Siri+%26amp%3B+Dropbox+Over+Security+Concerns http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ibm_bans_siri_dropbox_over_security_concerns/ Enterprise software and consulting firm IBM has banned the use of Apple’s Siri Personal Assistant feature on employees’ iPhones. Siri, and other apps and services such as Dropbox, pose a security risk to IBM due to their requirement that user data be transmitted to and stored on third party servers.  News, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Wed, 23 May 2012 11:53:56 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_asks_court_to_drop_siri_lawsuits%2F&seed_title=Apple+Asks+Court+to+Drop+Siri+Lawsuits http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_asks_court_to_drop_siri_lawsuits/ Apple has filed a lawsuit asking a California court to dismiss a group of lawsuits seeking class action status over claims that the Siri voice recognition in the iPhone 4S doesn’t perform as advertised. According to the lawsuits, Apple intentionally misstated Siri’s capabilities in its advertising — an accusation that Apple denies. News, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Wed, 16 May 2012 11:14:15 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fiphone_4s_my_favorite_siri_commands%2F&seed_title=iPhone+4S%3A+My+Favorite+Siri+Commands http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iphone_4s_my_favorite_siri_commands/ If you have an iPhone 4S and you don’t use Siri much, Melissa Holt is disappointed in you. So disappointed, in fact, that she’s decided to write an entire tip on her favorite uses for Apple’s friendly personal assistant. She hopes by doing so that she can convince you to start talking to your electronics in public—after all, the more people start doing that, the less insane she looks when she does. We’d call that a win-win. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Wed, 16 May 2012 08:35:23 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fiphone_4s_shutting_siri_up%2F&seed_title=iPhone+4S%3A+Shutting+Siri+Up http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iphone_4s_shutting_siri_up/ Using Siri, the “intelligent personal assistant” for the iPhone 4S, is an efficient and easy way to access your contacts, get maps and weather data, and set reminders. But she can also be pretty loud, even when your phone is in silent mode. In this tip, we’ll cover how to use her settings to shut her up. No offense intended, Siri. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Fri, 04 May 2012 08:35:39 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsam_jackson_zooey_deschanel_featured_in_new_siri_ads%2F&seed_title=Sam+Jackson+%26amp%3B+Zooey+Deschanel+Featured+in+Siri+Ads http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/sam_jackson_zooey_deschanel_featured_in_new_siri_ads/ New iPhone ads highlighting the Siri personal assistant feature of the iPhone 4S aired Monday in the U.S. during ESPN’s SportsCenter. The ads feature celebrities Samuel L. Jackson and Zooey Deschanel using Siri to help plan a dinner date and a rainy day in, respectively, and illustrate Siri’s ability to converse naturally with users. News, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:54:58 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_hit_with_second_siri-related_lawsuit%2F&seed_title=Apple+Hit+with+Second+Siri-related+Lawsuit http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_hit_with_second_siri-related_lawsuit/ Apple is facing its second Siri voice control-related lawsuit over claims that the company has misled consumers by overstating the feature’s capabilities. The new lawsuit was filed in California by David Jones who feels Siri’s performance doesn’t live up to Apple’s claims. News, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, Siri Fri, 30 Mar 2012 10:38:25 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Flawsuit_apples_siri_advertising_misleading_deceptive%2F&seed_title=Lawsuit%3A+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+Siri+Advertising+%26%238220%3BMisleading+%26amp%3B+Deceptive%26%238221%3B http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/lawsuit_apples_siri_advertising_misleading_deceptive/ Apple’s Siri personal assistant feature is at the center of a new lawsuit filed by an iPhone 4S customer last Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Plaintiff Frank M. Fazio of Brooklyn, New York has filed the suit on behalf of iPhone 4S owners, claiming that Apple’s iPhone 4S advertising conveys a “misleading and deceptive message” with regard to Siri’s functionality. News, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:32:13 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmercedes_assimilates_siri_with_digital_drivestyle_app%2F&seed_title=Mercedes+Assimilates+Siri+with+Digital+DriveStyle+App http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mercedes_assimilates_siri_with_digital_drivestyle_app/ Mercedes-Benz announced Tuesday that company’s new A-class line of cars will integrate with the iPhone in a way that’s never been done before. The firm has developed a free app called “Digital DriveStyle” that will allow access to key features of an iPhone, including Siri voice-control. News, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:40:06 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_highlights_siri_in_two_new_iphone_4s_ads%2F&seed_title=Apple+Highlights+Siri+in+Two+New+iPhone+4S+Ads http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_highlights_siri_in_two_new_iphone_4s_ads/ Apple rolled out two new iPhone 4S commercials Thursday evening, and like previous ads for the most recent version of the combo iPod and smartphone, both show off Siri voice control. News, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:10:43 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapples_siri_makes_a_quarter_of_wolfram_alphas_searches%2F&seed_title=Apple%26%238217%3Bs+Siri+Makes+a+Quarter+of+Wolfram+Alpha%26%238217%3Bs+Searches http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apples_siri_makes_a_quarter_of_wolfram_alphas_searches/ Siri, the new voice control feature on the iPhone 4S, accounts for about a quarter of all searches on Wolfram Alpha. The online search service takes a different approach to fact finding by referencing its own database instead of scouring the Internet for results, and has proven popular with students and researchers. News, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:39:08 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsiris_future_discussed_in_apple_patent_application%2F&seed_title=Siri%26%238217%3Bs+Future+Discussed+in+Apple+Patent+Application http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/siris_future_discussed_in_apple_patent_application/ The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday published the first patent application from Apple related to its Siri digital assistant technology that the company has thus far integrated into the iPhone 4S. The application offers a glimpse of greatly potential usages for the technology beyond the service’s current reach.  News, iObserver, Siri Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:18:29 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fthe_woz_android_has_some_advantages_over_iphone%2F&seed_title=The+Woz%3A+Android+Has+Some+Advantages+Over+iPhone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/the_woz_android_has_some_advantages_over_iphone/ Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak has set off a few shock waves in the tech blogosphere by saying that the iPhone may be the best smartphone for some users, but that Android has some advantages over his alma mater’s smartphone platform. In an interview, The Woz said that he still recommends the iPhone for many users, but that there are some things Android simply does better. News, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, Siri Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:33:51 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fiphone_4s_siri_double_carrier_network_load%2F&seed_title=iPhone+4S+%26amp%3B+Siri+Double+Carrier+Network+Load http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iphone_4s_siri_double_carrier_network_load/ A network research firm has found that the iPhone 4S doubles the network load for data compared to the iPhone 4. New network services like Siri are the source. News, iObserver, iPhone, iPad, Siri Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:59:50 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsiri_curses_out_12_year_old_after_prankster_meddling%2F&seed_title=Siri+Curses+Out+12+Year+Old+After+Prankster+Meddling http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/siri_curses_out_12_year_old_after_prankster_meddling/ What happens when you mix a nerd’s sense of humor with a display iPhone 4S in a shop not necessarily known for its technical prowess? In at least one case, you get Siri appearing to curse out a twelve year old boy in a UK supermarket.  News, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:27:16 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fspire_siri_hack_comes_to_jailbroken_iphones%2F&seed_title=Spire+Siri+Hack+Comes+to+Jailbroken+iPhones http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/spire_siri_hack_comes_to_jailbroken_iphones/ Pre-iPhone 4S owners that like to jailbreak can add Siri to their combo smartphone and iPod thanks to a new tool called Spire from chpwn. The hack apparently works around copyright concerns by letting users install the Siri files from Apple’s own servers instead of copying them from an iPhone 4S. News, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:35:17 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_iphone_4s_santa_ad_ranked_most_effective_of_the_season%2F&seed_title=Apple+iPhone+4S+Santa+Ad+Ranked+Most+Effective+of+the+Season http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_iphone_4s_santa_ad_ranked_most_effective_of_the_season/ Apple’s holiday ad for the iPhone 4S showing Santa using the Siri voice control feature was ranked as the most effective commercial of the season, according to a study by the analysis firm Ace Metrix. News, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:40:11 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsanta_shows_off_siri_in_new_iphone_4s_ad%2F&seed_title=Santa+Shows+Off+Siri+in+New+iPhone+4S+Ad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/santa_shows_off_siri_in_new_iphone_4s_ad/ Apple released its newest iPhone 4S commercial on Sunday with a focus on Siri, just like the company’s previous ads. This commercial, however, has a holiday theme and follows Santa Claus on his Christmas present delivery route. News, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:33:53 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fiphone_4s_and_siri_editing_commands_and_adding_punctuation%2F&seed_title=iPhone+4S+%26amp%3B+Siri%3A+Editing+Commands+%26amp%3B+Adding+Punctuation http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iphone_4s_and_siri_editing_commands_and_adding_punctuation/ Apple’s new voice assistant, Siri, can be an indispensable tool for navigating your busy life, but if you’re like Melissa Holt, you may want Siri to be a little more accurate in how she punctuates the messages she sends. Well-placed commas may never get you that job at NASA you’ve always dreamed of, but then again, they might. Here’s how to make Siri do your (nicely punctuated) bidding. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:35:23 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fdeveloper_uncovers_siris_methods_plans_tools_for_others_to_use%2F&seed_title=Developer+Uncovers+Siri%26%238217%3Bs+Methods%2C+Plans+Tools+for+Others+to+Use http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/developer_uncovers_siris_methods_plans_tools_for_others_to_use/ Siri, the voice-based intelligent assistant featured on the iPhone 4S, has been cracked by a developer. The protocol that it uses to communicate with Apple’s servers has been uncovered and Siri could, theoretically, be ported to other devices, or even other platforms. News, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, Siri Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:33:08 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Famazon_buys_yap_speech_recognition_company%2F&seed_title=Amazon+Buys+Yap+Speech+Recognition+Company http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/amazon_buys_yap_speech_recognition_company/ Amazon bought speech recognition firm Yap in September, according to an online report, suggesting the retailing giant increasingly fancies itself a technology company. Yap was a privately held company whose inaugural service, a voicemail—to-text service—was still in beta, and it’s not yet known what Amazon intends to do with the technology. News, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, Siri Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:32:44 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_no_plans_for_siri_on_iphone_4%2F&seed_title=Apple%3A+No+Plans+for+Siri+on+iPhone+4 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_no_plans_for_siri_on_iphone_4/ iPhone 4 owners hoping to get in on the Siri voice control game are in for a disappointment because it looks like Apple doesn’t have any plans to support the voice control feature on pre-iPhone 4S phones. News, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, Siri Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:54:47 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_intros_3_new_iphone_4s_commercials%2F&seed_title=Apple+Intros+3+New+iPhone+4S+Commercials http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_intros_3_new_iphone_4s_commercials/ Apple began airing three new iPhone 4S commercials on Sunday that all highlight different features of the combination iPod and smartphone. The ads highlight Siri voice control, iCloud integration and the iPhone 4S’s new camera. News, iObserver, iPhone, iCloud, iOS, Siri Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:58:15 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fthe_next_thing_apple_becoming_big_brother%2F&seed_title=The+Next+Thing%3A+Apple+Becoming+Big+Brother http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/the_next_thing_apple_becoming_big_brother/ Google has had its share of privacy concerns over the years, but David Winograd argues that the next big privacy battle could involve Apple and its data collection policies involving Siri. Analysis, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:24:47 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_siri_wannabe_apps_for_ios%2F&seed_title=3+Free+Siri+Wannabe+Apps+for+iOS http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_siri_wannabe_apps_for_ios/ Do you want Siri now, but have to wait to upgrade to an iPhone 4S? Vern Seward points out 3 apps that may make the waiting a bit easier to take. Dragon Dictation, Dragon Go!, and Vlingo. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, Siri Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:45:05 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_rolls_out_first_siri_iphone_4s_commercial%2F&seed_title=Apple+Rolls+Out+First+Siri+iPhone+4S+Commercial http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_rolls_out_first_siri_iphone_4s_commercial/ Apple began airing its first commercial showing off Siri voice control on the iPhone 4S Thursday night. The ad shows people presenting Siri with a wide range of tasks from scheduling appointments to finding photos of weasels. News, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, Siri Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:34:56 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fiphone_4s_locking_down_siri%2F&seed_title=iPhone+4S%3A+Locking+Down+Siri http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iphone_4s_locking_down_siri/ Siri is Apple’s new voice-controlled personal assistant that’s built right into the iPhone 4S, and she’s always glad to help whenever you ask. You can even give Siri commands when your iPhone is locked, which means there’s a chance someone could get at your schedule and contacts, and even send messages, from the locked Home screen without ever needing to know your password. Good news: You can lock down Siri so she doesn’t help anyone else without your permission. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, Siri Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:20:52 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fandroid_head_your_phone_shouldnt_be_your_personal_assistant%2F&seed_title=Android+Head%3A+Your+Phone+Shouldn%26%238217%3Bt+Be+Your+Personal+Assistant http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/android_head_your_phone_shouldnt_be_your_personal_assistant/ Andy Rubin, head of Google’s Android operating system, doesn’t think Apple is on the right track with its Siri technology. In an interview following his appearance at AsiaD, Mr. Rubin told the site that phones should be used for talking to other people, not as your personal assistant. News, Analysis, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, Siri Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:20:09 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsiri_drives_55_of_iphone_4s_purchases_in_nyc%2F&seed_title=Siri+Drives+55%25+of+iPhone+4S+Purchases+in+NYC http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/siri_drives_55_of_iphone_4s_purchases_in_nyc/ Siri, Apple’s new voice control and interaction technology for the iPhone 4S, was “the most exciting feature driving purchases” of Apple’s new iPhone, according to a survey of 195 people waiting in line to buy the device Friday morning at Apple Store in New York City. The survey was conducted by UBS analyst Maynard Um, who told clients on Friday that demand was likely to outstrip supply of the new device. News, Reports, Apple Stock Watch, iObserver, iPhone, Siri Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:47:27 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fsiri&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Freader_discussion_the_power_of_siri%2F&seed_title=Reader+Discussion%3A+The+Power+of+Siri http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/reader_discussion_the_power_of_siri/ When Apple unveiled the iPhone 4S, it also showed off its new Siri intelligent voice control. Today TMO readers are talking about the impact Siri will have on iPhone users, the smartphone industry and the tech world. Link, Hot Forum Topic, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, Siri Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:10:33 -0400