Siri Port On iPhone 4 Legally Possible

[ via Chip Hazard ] 15 Dec

Apple has released an update for it current version of iOS 5.0.1 which surprisingly allows Siri to port on iPhone 4 legally, as the files required to port Siri are no longer encrypted. 

Siri had earlier successfully ported to older iPhone models before but there were some files needed from the iPhone 4S to make this port possible but the dilemma was that those files were encrypted.

Now, the updated version of iOS 5.0.1 that Apple released contained those specific files in a decrypted form which makes use of those files legal. It’s still unknown as of why Apple did release the updated iOS 5.0.1 version which contains no new features.

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Apple’s Siri vs Microsoft’s TellMe Voice Control Features Comparison [Video]

Full Story: Chip Hazard / Wahaab JB 25 Nov

Microsoft’s Cheif Strategy and Research Officer Craig Mundie has been arguing lately that Apple’s voice recognition feature Siri is not new to the market as Microsoft has had the same thing year ago in its Windows phone 7.

In order to put fact and realities straight, Jason Cartwright of TechAu has put up a video which shows voice recognition performance of both Apple’s Siri and Windows Phone 7′s TellMe in reaction to the comments made by the Microsoft representative. Watch the video below:

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The software company behind Apple Siri gets 31.6% more in business

Full Story: The Times of India

Nuance's consumer and mobile business popped in the fourth quarter as the launch of Apple's iPhone 4S generated more interest in the company's voice software. The voice recognition company is viewed as a derivative play on Apple's iPhone 4S growth, reports The Times of India.

The Non-GAAP revenue for Nuance's mobile and consumer business are reported to be $118.7 million, up 31.6% from a year ago. 

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