In 2011, Apple made a new revolution - their smartphone spoke. The appearance of Siri marked a new era of gadget control. People were able to contact their gadgets like a person, asking them for important (and not so important) information. Weather, reminders and the latest mail can now be found without moving from application to application. Naturally, other technology companies and smartphone manufacturers could not stand aside and decided to show similar solutions, to varying degrees better or worse than Siri. In this article we’ll talk about the best Siri analogues for Android, how far progress has been made and what these analogues are capable of.
Google Now
Despite the fact that the service Google Now differs from other voice assistants, it is still considered an analogue of Siri for Android. Google Now is an artificial intelligence that lives in your phone, knowing everything about your interests, activities, upcoming flights and calendar events. In addition to the secretary function, Google Now does an excellent job of searching for information on the Web. OK command Google already has become a cult favorite and helps millions of people find answers to their questions every day. Google Now can collect your search queries and based on them, display relevant information. For example, you were recently looking for tickets to a match of your favorite team. In this case, Google Now will start sending you cards with information about the upcoming game, the team's other games, and their progress in the tournament.
Google Assistant
“Assistant” is a new stage in the development of Google Now. This is Siri for Android at its best. The assistant is not just smarter than its predecessor, but also much more functional. You can use it to create reminders, calendar events, and send messages. Want to hit rock on the way to work? Ask the “Assistant” to play you the TOP best tracks in the genre and he will create the perfect playlist for you.
Don't understand what the word is written on the sign? Ask the “Assistant” to translate it into your language, because he is an excellent linguist and knows more than 100 languages.
Is this not enough? “Assistant” will help you communicate in instant messengers, choosing words, dates and contact information for you when asked. And the “Assistant” can joke, tell a story, or give advice on where it’s best to put the cabinet.
Cortana
Microsoft has recently become famous for its endless (and unsuccessful) attempts to catch up with its opponents, introducing similar functions into its devices and competitors' gadgets. Microsoft did not hesitate to make some kind of analogue of Siri for Android. Her name is Cortana (this is a reference to one of the characters in the game Halo). In fact, this assistant is almost no different from its competitors. Microsoft made an attempt to sit on two chairs at once, therefore the interface has smart cards that adapt to a specific user, and a humane interlocutor, creating a feeling of live communication.
In fact, the assistant is not very smart; she will have to provide almost all the information manually. She is unlikely to ever find out your interests and desires, if only because for this you need to use Microsoft services and no others. On the other hand, if you spend some time with Cortana and teach it, it begins to send very useful notifications, for example, showing inexpensive restaurants near you, the latest movies showing in cinemas in your city. Cortana will also remind you of your shopping list when you approach a store or show you the weather forecast for the coming week.
Bixby
The one who really should have copied the ideas of competitors a long time ago was Samsung. In 2017, together with the Galaxy S8, Korean engineers showed us their own developments in the field artificial intelligence, which was called the unusual name Bixby. Interestingly, Bixby is not just an analogue of Siri for Android. This is a whole complex of self-learning services, ready to give hints throughout the day and find useful information. The functionality isn't much different from Google Assistant and Siri itself, so let's talk about the important differences.
First, Bixby understands context and has cognitive tolerance. That is, if you asked him who Marlon Brando was, and then what films he starred in, without mentioning his name, then Bixby, after analyzing your dialogue, will understand who you are talking about. Secondly, Bixby can search for information from the camera. This means that you just need to point it at some thing or object - and Bixby will immediately tell you everything the Internet knows about it.
"Yandex. Alice"
Well, the last analogue of “Siri” for “Android” in Russian is “Alice”. Yandex had long been developing the idea of artificial intelligence and speech recognition, so it was clear that sooner or later such a project would see the light of day. Alice can do everything that other assistants can, but at the same time she is adapted to the Russian market and searches for information in Yandex services. Alice, like Bixby, understands context, but only in some topics. In most cases, she can only answer one question. Alice can sing a song for you or make a funny joke if you get bored, or she can search for important information in Wikipedia without forcing you to go to the search and the article itself. There were some mistakes in pronunciation, but taking into account the fact that Yandex is still a domestic company, you can be sure that all the shortcomings will be quickly corrected.
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Application rights:
- Changing wi-fi operating modes.
- Access to Bluetooth, with the ability to search and pair devices.
- Allows an application to change system settings.
- Allows writing to synchronization settings.
- Access to Bluetooth paired devices.
- Allows reading of synchronization settings.
- Allows reading of SMS messages.
- Allows the application to write/send SMS messages
- Allows an application to change the IP address and port number for connecting to the Internet.
- The application determines the exact location of the device using network coordinates and Wi-Fi points.
- Allows an application to perform phone calls, bypassing the standard dialer.
- Access to network information.
- Allows reading user data from the contact book.
- The application determines the approximate location (city) of the device using network coordinates and Wi-Fi points.
- Allows reading of device startup progress, may slow down the system.
- Access information about the Wi-Fi network.
- Allows access to the device's vibrator.
- Allows the application to run even after the screen is turned off.
- Allows an application to set an alarm or timer.
- Allows the application to send SMS messages.
- Allows reading and processing of SMS messages.
- Permission to manage global audio settings.
- Allows an application to broadcast sticky intents. These are broadcasts whose data is held by the system after being finished, so that clients can quickly retrieve that data without having to wait for the next broadcast.
- Allows recording to the memory card (used in applications with a cache).
- Allows an application to read from external memory.
- Permission to replace the standard lock screen (lockscreen).
- Receives notifications, uses the Internet.
- Allows the application to record audio from the microphone.
- Access to the list of accounts in Accounts Services.
- Allows authorization token request.
- Allows reading low-level system log files (This application can access your personal data).
- Permission to read information about all running applications.
- Allows reading information about device settings and components.
- In-app purchases.
- Allows an application to receive phone number from an outgoing call, with all forwardings.
- Allows reading of the call log.
- Allows only writing to the contact book.
- Allows system windows and application notifications to be displayed on top of all applications.
- Permission to access the calendar.
- Allows only recording events in the calendar.
- Allows reading of the user's profile (used for relevant advertising).
Google Now and Assistant (old and new versions of “OK Google”)
This assistant knows a lot of information about you: the monthly schedule, the most important holidays and other events. It not only performs the functions of a secretary, but also searches for requests on the network.
Google Assistant - great program, which is capable of sending SMS messages, copes well with navigation. The interface of this program is clear and easy to use; It doesn't take much time to learn the program. Users appreciated the way Assistant jokes.
Assistant Dusya
Dusya is an intelligent assistant that is available for free download to your phone. The program differs from others in that it is adapted for Russian-speaking users.
Talking blonde 3D
Talking Blonde 3D is an assistant with cartoon characters that helps you control your mobile phone. Voice program is paid and free. Free version does not have a program voice function, information is entered in text.
Skyvi
An excellent analogue of Siri. This assistant is small but very functional. You can download the service completely free of charge. There are practically no mistakes in answering questions. The advantage is pleasant and user-friendly interface. Users criticize Skyvi settings: they are very clumsy.
Andy
Andy is an assistant who not only controls the smartphone, but also searches for information requested by the user. A significant disadvantage for Russian users is the lack of Russian language; all commands are executed in English.
Robin
Robin is a program that can be downloaded to any type of mobile phones. In its arsenal it has not only basic functions: it has the ability to joke and tell funny stories and stories.
How to install an analogue of Siri on Android?
Many programs from the list above are installed like regular applications: via Google Play or other application directories. This method is safe because specialists check the operation of the application. You can also download assistants using a browser: enter the name of the voice assistant in the search bar. Choose the site you like and download. Please note that this method is very unsafe: there is no guarantee that there will be no viruses. We do not host files for download third party applications, and the links go to the official developer website or Google Play.
Recently, voice assistants have increasingly penetrated our daily lives. Most users of the iPhone and other Apple products are familiar with one of them - Siri, but few understand all the prospects of virtual assistants and know how to use all their capabilities and functions.
What is a voice assistant
Imagine, your devoted friend is always next to you, who is ready to talk to you at any time of the day or night, answer any of your questions and carry out instructions. At the same time, he never gets tired, he is never in a bad mood, and every day he becomes smarter and understands you better. These are voice assistants that are available for everyday use today.
Voice assistants are built into computers, tablets, phones, smart watch, smart speakers and even into cars. It is important to understand that interaction with the voice assistant is carried out exclusively by voice, without using your hands, without pressing any buttons. It is fundamentally new way interaction between a person and a program, which is very similar to communication between people.
- Siri from Apple.
- Google Assistant Google company.
- Alexa from Amazon.
- Alice from Yandex.
We have already written about and, and in this article we will talk in detail about Siri.
Voice assistant Siri
Siri is a voice assistant that was the first to support the Russian language, and only then did the domestic one appear, released at the end of 2017, and even later in the summer of 2018 it spoke Russian. Siri recognizes Russian speech quite well, even if music is playing nearby or there are extraneous noises.
Siri on iPhone SE Siri wasn't always owned by Apple. Initially, it was a separate application in App Store for iOS. In 2010, Apple acquired Siri Inc. and their unique development. Shortly after the purchase, Apple built Siri into the iPhone 4S and then into its subsequent devices. Then, in 2011, Siri became the first product on the personal voice assistant market.
Siri adapts to each user individually, studies his preferences and begins to better understand his “master.” This is primarily noticeable in the improvement of your voice recognition after the first weeks of use. You can also tell Siri how to address you and the names of your contacts in your address book, so it can understand you better. And when Siri pronounces names incorrectly, you can always correct her and show her the correct accent.
Siri is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and in almost all modern cars via CarPlay. The way you launch Siri and the list of available commands varies depending on your device.
How to launch Siri on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
Launch by pressing the Home button
Siri is available on all iPhones, starting with iPhone 4s, on operating iOS system 5 and above. To launch Siri on an iPhone (excluding iPhone X), you need to press and hold the center Home button.
To launch Siri on iPhone X, you need to press and hold the side button.
After sound signal, you can make a request. On some devices, you must wait for Siri to appear on the screen before giving a command.
Hey Siri - How to enable Siri with your voice
Siri can be launched solely using your voice, without pressing any buttons at all. All you have to do is say, “Hey Siri.” After the sound signal, you can ask a question or give a command.
To do this, the “Hey Siri” function must be activated on the device: Settings → Siri and search → Listen to “Hey Siri”.
For everyone iPhone models, starting with iPhone 6s and also on iPad Pro This function can be used at any time by saying “Hey Siri” so that it is picked up by the gadget’s microphones. On earlier iPhones and iPads, the always-listening feature only works when your device is connected to a charger.
How to enable Siri on headphones
Using an original Apple headset with buttons remote control or compatible Bluetooth headphones, you can activate Siri by pressing the center button or the call button. After the beep, you can make a request.
Using wireless headset Apple's AirPods to launch Siri twice touch the outer surface of any earphone.
Siri on Mac
Siri is available on Mac computers running macOS 10.12 Sierra and later operating system. However, on this moment The functionality of the voice assistant on a Mac is limited. All Siri can do here is make FaceTime calls, write messages, play music, show the weather forecast and help you work with files and folders.
Siri on Mac It is worth noting that working with files on a computer using a voice assistant is really convenient. Siri can carry out quick search files, sort them by type, date or keyword. For example, if you tell Siri, “Show me my photos from yesterday,” a folder with the corresponding media files will open.
There are several ways to activate Siri on Mac:
There will likely be more commands for Siri in future versions of macOS, including commands for HomeKit. This would be a logical continuation of Apple's integration of voice assistant into its laptops and desktops.
Siri functions
Siri, a personal assistant, can answer questions, make recommendations, and carry out commands. Let's look at some of them.
This is just a small part of everything that Siri can do. You can see more commands in our article on commands for Siri. You will find a complete list of commands for the voice assistant in iPhones and Home Pod smart speakers in our reference mobile application, which we update regularly. You can download the Siri Commands app for free. By installing it, you will always have the most up-to-date list of commands for your voice assistant at hand.
Siri is an assistant utility for giving verbal commands. Full version This program for Android is available in Russian. By installing it on your phone for free, its owner will be able to give voice orders to the device. In turn, Siri first performs them, and then also reports the result in voice format.
In general, Siri works through network access. However, it is capable of both searching the memory of the device itself and re-providing answers to previously received requests that are recorded in its memory while offline.
The application will tell you about sports news, share information from online encyclopedias, calculate the cost of a certain amount in foreign currency, and simply perform arithmetic calculations. Siri also serves as an alarm clock and weather forecaster. Also, upon request of the program, it provides reminders about upcoming events.
In addition, here you can find out what films are currently showing in cinemas in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Downloading Siri on Android in Russian for free means acquiring an effective assistant that understands Russian and will tell you about significant events in a human-like voice.
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