Yes, the quality of ciri has gone down drastically. I usually use braille screen input to type my messages. Ciri needs to get way better.
sent via my IPhone 6 > On Jun 9, 2016, at 11:55 AM, Wayne Merritt <[email protected]> wrote: > > One big problem with Siri which needs to be addressed is it cannot > infrer context. For instance, if I ask Siri if it will rain today, I > get the answer that I wanted. If I then say, "How about tomorrow," > Siri does not know what I am talking about. I haven't done extensive > testing on this, but there have been times when context has come up in > my chats with Siri. I am gradually using Siri more, though I am still > used to doing things on the phone manually. I think if Siri's ability > to understand context, compound sentences/requests, and other > conversation things that we use everyday were to be improved, then > Siri could equal other tools like Alexa in its usefulness. > > Wayne > >> On 6/9/16, Keith B. <[email protected]> wrote: >> Sorry about the previous blank message. I usually use Siri either to get >> the weather or when I'm on the move and need to schedule an appointment or >> send a text. I have noticed a deterioration since IOS 9 came out. For >> example, I will attempt to schedule an appointment at 4:45, and Siri will >> insist on scheduling it for 4:00. I am trying to be patient, but this is >> beginning to be a problem. I usually only do this when I'm on the move, as >> stopping to use the Braille or onscreen keyboard is not convenient at those >> >> times. I ope this improves in IOS 10. >> >>> On Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 8:28:31 AM UTC-5, Keith B. wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 7:31:16 AM UTC-5, [email protected] >>> wrote: >>>> >>>> I use Siri to post a message on my facebook time line when I don't need >>>> to open FB. I just say to Siri, post to facebook. She'll ask me what I >>>> >>>> want to say on my time line. I'll dictate the text of what I want to say >>>> >>>> including saying period at the end of a sentense and use the voice >>>> enflection to indicate the end of the sentence. To many people just >>>> dictate with out using voice enflection and saying period or coma where >>>> needed. With a bit of practice, you be a pro at it in no time. >>>> >>>> >>>> Alan >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad Air >>>> >>>>> On Jun 8, 2016, at 6:25 PM, Devin Prater <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I agree. I *never* use Siri for much. I usually just set alarms and the >>>>> >>>>> time. Otherwise, I just pull out the phone and do whatever needs >>>>> done. Siri isn't yet accurate enough for texting and emailing for me. >>>>> "Marie" <[email protected]> writes: >>>>> >>>>>> I am probably going to be unpopular when I say this but... >>>>>> Are we wanting to depend too much on the personal assistants these >>>>>> days. It seems that some want them to do everything for them instead >>>>>> of keeping our skills up by doing some things on our own? I am happy >>>>>> to use dictation when I want to whip up a text message without taking >>>>>> >>>>>> too long but if I need further communication, either the phone or >>>>>> email is much better and I do it without any personal assistant >>>>>> intervening. >>>>>> Tools which make our life easier are fine but I think there is a limit >>>>>> >>>>>> to what they need to do. JMT >>>>>> Marie >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -----Original Message----- >>>>>> From: Alan Paganelli >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 6:53 AM >>>>>> To: [email protected] >>>>>> Subject: Re: Siri >>>>>> >>>>>> As I understand it, in iOS 10, Siri gets greatly improved and you >>>>>> should be able to talk to her just like talking to a neighbor or >>>>>> friend. Personally, I'm just waiting to see that for myself. I do >>>>>> know this though. Sooner or later it will happen. >>>>>> >>>>>> Alan >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPad Air >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jun 6, 2016, at 8:26 AM, Deidre Muccio >>>>>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Can someone explain the difference between series recognition of a >>>>>>> question and a search engine like you to who you can speak naturally >>>>>>> >>>>>>> two, ask a question with very loose language and it comes up with >>>>>>> very accurate results? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Deidre >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> The following information is important for all members of the V >>>>>>> iPhone list. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this >>>>>>> list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please >>>>>>> contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the >>>>>>> >>>>>>> list itself. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara >>>>>>> Quinn - >>>>>>> you can reach Cara at [email protected] >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The archives for this list can be searched at: >>>>>>> http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>>>>>> --- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "VIPhone" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>>>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/viphone. >>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >>>> list. >>>>>> >>>>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, >>>>>> >>>>>> or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact >>>>>> the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list >>>>>> itself. >>>>>> >>>>>> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor and your owner is Cara >>>>>> Quinn - 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