I will admit that working with Siri can be challenging, and it is true, it does 
make a difference how things are said.  But with a little practice, once you 
find out what works the best, Siri can be very helpful in achieving task 
quickly.
For example, when adding an appointment to my calendar, I learned that the 
following works the best for me.
I say, schedule, name of appointment,, at, time of appointment, day or date of 
appointment.

And I just tried to schedule an appointment at 4:45, and I did not have a 
problem.  I tried saying both, 4:45, as well as a quarter til five, and Siri 
did it both times.

Now, I will agree, Siri could use some improvements, and I do look forward to 
see what ios 10 might bring.
The way I look at it, even though Siri is definitely not perfect, I am just 
proud to have her assistance to do what she can.  I know that with time she 
will continue to get better and do more.

Chris


> On Jun 9, 2016, at 9:31 AM, Keith B. <kb5...@gmail.com> 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, alanand...@earthlink.net 
>>> 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 <r.d.t....@gmail.com> 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" <scrib...@comcast.net> 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: vip...@googlegroups.com 
>>> >> 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 
>>> >>> <deidrea...@gmail.com> 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 
>>> >>> 
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