Victor, I tried Cortana because I haven't read any articles or heard any podcasts describing the app and I'd rather try it for myself in any event. I use Siri and Google on a limited basis but find each of them helpful in the areas where I think they excel. I thought Cortana might bring a different set of strengths to the digital assistant category which is why I tried her.
Alan Lemly -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Victor Gouveia Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 6:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Personal Assistant: Microsoft's Cortana Good point. Wasn't actually criticizing, just sincerely wondering why double up on an app that another can do. I would understand if Siri weren't accessible, or if Cortana had a more useful function that Siri just did not possess, but from all accounts I've heard, both on the web, and on various podcasts, Cortana seems to be very limited compared to Siri, and Cortana is not Google, so I'm not quite understanding why you're bringing Google Voice into a message that had nothing to do with Google's option to Siri. In any case, I had never said it was an issue for me, but thanks for telling me off for asking a simple question. Victor Gouveia Vice-President Training Coordinator VIP Tech Tel: 1-888-640-6661 Fax: 1-888-640-6669 Home: [email protected] Work: [email protected] Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities -----Original Message----- From: Christopher Chaltain Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2015 6:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Personal Assistant: Microsoft's Cortana Sounds like you've already made up your mind, and since no one is forcing you to install Cortana then I don't see this as a big issue for you. If people are already using Cortana on other devices, such as their PC, Mac or Android device, then using it on their IOS devices might make sense. Also, Cortana may just be better than Siri. Some people already think that Google Now is superior to Siri, so it's not unreasonable to think that something could be even better than Siri or Google Now. BTW, there are already those who think that Siri is frivolous, so of course Cortana will also get the same critics. Since Cortana is free, people can choose to install or not to install the app, and determine for themselves if they like Cortana better than Siri or not. For me, I'd like to see a side by side comparison of Cortana, Siri and Google Now, something based on fact and without any biases, and until then I'll decide whether I want to check out Cortana for myself or not. On 10/12/15 17:17, Victor Gouveia wrote: > I'm confused... > Why install Cortana if you've got Siri? > It's kind of redundant, not to mention Cortana's history of being > completely useless, so if anyone can give me a sufficient explanation as > to why installing Cortana on any Apple device is a good idea, I would > really like to hear it. > Victor Gouveia > Vice-President > Training Coordinator > VIP Tech > Tel: 1-888-640-6661 > Fax: 1-888-640-6669 > Home: [email protected] > Work: [email protected] > Limiting Disabilities with Limitless Possibilities > *From:* Alan Lemly <mailto:[email protected]> > *Sent:* Thursday, December 10, 2015 3:58 PM > *To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > *Subject:* RE: Personal Assistant: Microsoft's Cortana > > Robin, > > Thanks for letting us know about Cortana. I've installed her on my > iPhone 6 running iOS 8.3 and allowed access to everything requested and > signed in with my Microsoft account. I don't know if I've set up > everything correctly but I'm disappointed in Cortana's level of voice > replies. When I ask Cortana what time it is, she responds by taking me > to a page with the official US time but without speaking anything. Also, > is there a voice phrase to initiate speech as there is with Okay Google? > I find it a bit inconvenient to have to execute the voice input button > at the bottom of the screen to be able to speak to her. > > I'm hoping I'm just missing something because what I'm experiencing > seems less than convenient and not nearly as easy to use as either Siri > or Google. > > Alan Lemly > > -----Original Message----- > *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On > Behalf Of *Robin > *Sent:* Thursday, December 10, 2015 3:10 AM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* Personal Assistant: Microsoft's Cortana > > > *Cortana* > > > *By Microsoft Corporation* > > View More by This Developer > <https://itunes.apple.com/us/developer/microsoft-corporation/id298856275> > > Open iTunes to buy and download apps. > > > *Description * > > Cortana is your truly personal assistant-helping you get things done by > letting your PC and iPhone work together. Your schedule, your interests, > your people, your reminders-Cortana makes sure all that stuff is > available wherever you need it. Set a reminder to pick up milk on the > way home while you're on your PC at work, and Cortana will give you the > heads up on your iPhone when you're on the road. Ask Cortana to make an > appointment, send an email, open an app, or help you find what you're > looking for. And it's not only about productivity, Cortana's always up > for a little chit chat. Ask Cortana whatever comes to mind, her answers > might surprise you. > .Set and get location and time reminders across your PC and phone. > .Track packages, flights, scores, stocks, and other important info > across your PC and phone. > .Use Cortana's Notebook to view, edit and manage your interests > .Get information and answers to all kinds of questions. 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