[access-uk] Re: I-phone too long winded
- From: "Terry Clasper" <terry.clasper@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:59:05 -0000
HI.
Yes the UK integration of Siri hasn?t happened yet, but to be honest for me
thats not a major issue.
I think Siri is helpful on two levels.
First in the way that is demonstrated on the tv adds, i.e asking it
questions, telling it to do stuff for you etc, and that is indeed as well as
gimicy very useful for example when setting reminders.
However when I think it really benefits is in the area of text dictation,
and can potentially here help people who find screen typing slow and
laborious.
Whenever you have a text input area, on the bottom left of the screen next
to the space bar is a "dictate" button. Double tap, didtate away, then when
you've finished two finger double tap, it will say syncing, then read back
the text that has been recognized.
The accuracy is certainly for me very good, the only pain is that when it
makes an error correction can be tedious.
I moved from a 4 to 4S, and am glad I did, there are quite a few advantages
some of which involve Siri but also others relate to the speed benefits of
the new A5 processor.
Sorry about the length of this but hope it contributes to the thread.
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Damon Rose
Sent: 22 November 2011 09:50
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: I-phone too long winded
I believe some of the new Vodafone phones have a built in free screenreader.
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Griffiths, Steve
Sent: 22 November 2011 09:29
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: I-phone too long winded
Saqib,
As I understand it, there is no UK business directory that Siri can hook
into yet, so one limitation is that you can't get answers to questions like
"what restaurants are nearby", or "when's the next train to Cardiff". News
of when such a directory will become available is pure speculation as Apple
haven't given a date, but I've heard people mention January/February.
Steve
On 21 Nov 2011, at 16:23, "Saqib Hussain" <saqibh23@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> How is Siri limitted in the UK? I'm due for an upgrade tomorrow and
> Symbian is out of the question so I'm left with the Iphone. If Siri is
> not what the glossy adverts claim then I might go for the original
> Iphone4 as it will bring the monthly cost down. If not then I can get
> a like new one from Amazon for £300 or the old 3GS model for £140.
> The reason why I want a Iphone is that a lot of my favourite apps are
> accessible and as I have a Ipod! I have the experience of using a IOS
> device. Texting is a concern as I I'm still slow with texting as
> practising on the Ipod hasn't really increased my speed dromatically.
>
> On 21/11/2011, Eleanor Burke <eleanorburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Talks and keypads are billiant though Jackie. I will not be choosing
>> the iPhone either.
>>
>> Eleanor
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jackie Cairns" <jackie.cairnsplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Monday, November 21, 2011 3:17 PM
>> Subject: [access-uk] Re: I-phone too long winded
>>
>>
>>> Hi Barry
>>>
>>> I'm with you. It's why I dumped my iPhone and gave it to my son. I
>>> have an iPod Touch, and I love this for at home to download apps and
>>> listen to music. That suits me. I use a C5 or my N86 for phone
>>> calls, texting and all the rest. They can keep the iPhone, it's too
>>> much hassle.
>>>
>>> What you needed to do is go into App Switcher, where you press the
>>> home button twice. In there, it lists the apps which are open, and
>>> you would have seen Safari there if you'd known. To close it,
>>> double tap, but on the second tap, hold your finger down until VO
>>> says "Edit" or something, then you lift your finger and double tap
>>> each app that is open to close it.
>>> Once
>>> App Switcher tells you there are no apps currently open, you know
>>> you are safe.
>>>
>>> But what a carry on, forget it! (lol).
>>>
>>> Sorry, I can't give you a reason for sticking with it unless your
>>> contract provider will let you switch to something a bit more savvy.
>>> Trouble is that Talks and proper keypads are becoming so scarce.
>>>
>>> Good luck.
>>>
>>>
>>> Kind Regards,
>>>
>>> Jackie Cairns
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
>>> Behalf Of Barry Hill
>>> Sent: 20 November 2011 17:25
>>> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: [access-uk] I-phone too long winded
>>>
>>> Hi all
>>>
>>> I've recently discovered, through a fairly large phone bill, that I
>>> need to go through some sequence that is akin to a Freemasans
>>> handshake to close an app such as Safari. In essence, I've searched
>>> the net, pressed the home button to close it, so I thought, and got
>>> on with my day. However, as I-phone users hopefully know, it did
>>> not close but carried on in the background until I shut off the
>>> mobile at night.
>>>
>>> I'm sorely tempted to go back to my Nokia N86, on which I just
>>> pressed one button to close a so-called app. Texting is so much
>>> easier and I've got K-nfb reader too.
>>>
>>> The I-phone makes a nice I-pod accessory and has some gimmicky app's
>>> that I would use once in a blue moon, but to do anything is too long
>>> winded to use as a simple mobile.
>>>
>>> I'm on a two year contract, but I'm willing to lose money on the
>>> deal just to go back to simple.
>>>
>>> So, guys, I'm looking for a good argument why I should keep my
>>> I-Phone 4 and not go back to my N86.
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>>
>>> Barry
>>>
>>>
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