Siri, the virtual assistance from Apple, has, starting in April, a new rival.Microsoft has introduced the same virtual guide system for Windows Phone users.The voice for Cortana will be provided by actress Jen Taylor.
While Apple kept secret the identity behind Siri, Microsoft came out with the voice of actress Jen Taylor, the one who gave her life and the character in the Halo video game, writes USA Today.
Even if currently Windows Phone users will hear more voices, including some synthesized, in the future the company wants to include Jen Taylor's voice in as many applications.
As in Halo video game, Cortana represents the artificial intelligence guide that is the right hand of any Windows Phone user.Over time, the connection between the user and the Cortana intensifies, and the guide is gathering more and more information on how to use your phone.
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"Cortana in the Halo game represents what we want to do in reality," said Greg Sullivan, Microsoft representative.
In a demonstration of the Cortana guide, the application was asked: "Who is your father?".The answer came very quickly: “Basically, is Bill Gates.Great scofala."
The first rumors about Cortana started traveling since last year.It is very possible that the future Cortana will come up with the active listening mode, as does the Motorola Moto X, which means that users no longer have to press a button to interact with that service.
Among the other things that the application can do are the sending of messages, making some alerts, writing notes or even calling some people from the phone list.
The more you use the functions of the application, the more it will learn more about you, asking if you want to memorize all this information.
New Windows 8 version.1 will be available in a few months, Windows Phone users can access the Cortana application.